KATHMANDU: The Nepali Congress (NC) plans to strongly raise concerns over election security during Prime Minister Sushila Karki’s all-party dialogue scheduled for Tuesday afternoon at her official residence in Baluwatar.
As the country heads toward the parliamentary elections slated for March 5, Nepali Congress has said it will demand clear assurances from the government to ensure a free, fair, and fear-free voting environment.
NC leader Shyam Ghimire said the party will draw the prime minister’s attention to the deteriorating security situation across the country, warning that the government’s current approach risks undermining the credibility of the upcoming polls.
“There is no assurance that the elections will be conducted in an atmosphere free from fear and intimidation,” Ghimire told reporters ahead of the meeting. “The government has failed to take decisive action against those involved in the violence, arson, and looting during the Gen-Z protests of September 8 and 9, nor has it apprehended fugitives who remain at large. In such a situation, the commitment to hold fair elections is highly questionable.”
The Nepali Congress has accused the government of lacking seriousness in addressing threats to public safety and confidence. The party’s central leadership has reportedly prepared a list of recent security lapses and intends to present them directly to the prime minister during the talks.
The ruling CPN-UML will be represented by General Secretary Shankar Pokhrel and Deputy General Secretary Pradeep Gyawali, party sources confirmed.
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