Nepal Interim PM Calls for Voter Participation Ahead of March 5 Elections

Nepal's interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki urged citizens to participate actively in the parliamentary elections scheduled for March 5, 2026, emphasizing voting as a means to shape the country's future and maintain political stability. The elections follow the September 2025 protests that toppled the previous government. With over 19 million registered voters and 3,406 candidates from 67 parties contesting, the government and Election Commission have committed to conducting free and fair polls amid calls for peace and harmony during the election period.