Kathmandu: Stress has been laid for intensifying a tri-party dialogue among the government, Election Commission, and the political parties to ensure the completion of the House of Representatives (HoR) election scheduled for March 5 in a free and fearless atmosphere. During an interaction organized by the Election Commission (EC) with political parties on Thursday regarding the election announced for March 5, 2026, the political parties insisted on such dialogues to create an atmosphere conducive for the polls.
According to National News Agency Nepal, Min Bishwakarma of the Nepali Congress, who participated in the discussions, called for enabling the election atmosphere by addressing the sentiments of the recent Gen Z movement held on September 8-9. He noted that while the election might be a tool to address this special situation, the government is not properly cooperating with the parties to enable the atmosphere for the election.
CPN (UML) Vice Chair Guru Prasad Baral expressed concerns over the government’s decisions to restrict the movement of political parties, ban passports of leaders, and limit rallies and assemblies, stating these actions hamper efforts towards creating an election-friendly atmosphere. He demanded the government re-arrest those prisoners who escaped police confinement and confiscate the arms that were looted during the demonstration.
CPN (Maoist Centre) leader Dev Prasad Gurung stated that the party is ready to participate in the election regardless of how it was announced. He emphasized that the government has so far failed to take the political parties into confidence regarding the election. Gurung added that the election would be successful if national security is guaranteed.
The EC summoned representatives of 29 political parties represented in the dissolved HoR and the parties winning at least one ward member in the last election.