Nepal PM urges citizens to vote, maintain peace
The Hindu
Nepal's PM urges citizens to vote in upcoming elections, emphasizing peace and stability following recent unrest.
Nepal's interim Prime Minister urged voters on Monday (March 2, 2026) to take part in this week's first post-protest elections to maintain stability after deadly anti-corruption unrest toppled the government.
The Himalayan republic will elect a new parliament on Thursday (March 5), replacing the interim government that has led the country of 30 million people since the September 2025 uprising in which at least 77 people were killed.
"To move the country forward on the path of political stability and prosperity, all voters should participate in the upcoming elections," former Chief Justice Sushila Karki said in a television broadcast to the nation.
"I sincerely appeal to you to go to your polling station and vote on Thursday (March 5), even if you have to leave other work."
She also pleaded for calm.
"I request everyone to maintain peace and harmony during this election season," she added. "It is only with your active participation that our democracy will survive."
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