Continuous dialogue needed between government, political parties, and ‘Gen-Z’ groups: PM Karki

KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Sushila Karki has emphasized the need for ongoing dialogue and exchange of ideas between the government, political parties, and Gen-Z groups.

Speaking at a tripartite discussion at the Prime Minister’s residence in Baluwatar on Wednesday, she urged participants to engage in sufficient consultation, noting that Nepal’s problems must be addressed collectively by all Nepalis.

According to the Prime Minister’s Secretariat, Karki said at the start of the discussion, “Let us exchange all ideas. This country belongs to us; we are the ones who will shape it. If we don’t, no one else will. One conversation is not enough—it must be repeated. We have started this, and we should continue it.” She highlighted this as the first and an important discussion aimed at creating a conducive environment for elections.

Representatives of the Gen-Z groups attending the discussion stressed that while elections are necessary, merely holding them is insufficient. They highlighted that the primary demand of their movement is good governance, urging the government to focus equally on action against corruption.

From the government side, participants included Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal, Minister for Education, Science, and Technology Dr. Mahavir Pun, and Minister for Communication, Information, and Technology Jagdish Kharel. Political leaders present included Narayan Kaji Shrestha, Barshaman Pun, Madhav Sapkota, Prakash Adhikari, Deepak Karki, Prakash Jwala, Rajendra Pandey, Mohan Shrestha, Rajendra Gurung, Nisha Dangi, Swarnim Wagle, Mahesh Bartaula, Kshitij Thebe, Basant Kushwaha, and Prakash Sharan Mahat. Gen-Z representatives present included Miraj Dhungana, Vivek Dahal, James Karki, Ameet Khanal, and Rajan Ranamagar.
The first joint meeting between the government, political parties, and Gen Z representatives, called by Prime Minister Sushila Karki, has concluded.

According to the Prime Minister’s communication coordinator, Ram Rawal, the meeting, held at the Prime Minister’s residence in Baluwatar, lasted for about four and a half hours.