Kathmandu: Nepal's ruling coalition parties have jointly affirmed their commitment to democracy, rejecting any alternative governance models or attempts to form a "government from the street." Meeting at the Prime Minister's office in Baluwatar on Friday, coalition leaders issued a statement underscoring that "the alternative to democracy is improved democracy," and emphasized that legitimate channels for government change are through parliamentary processes or fresh elections.

Signed by Prime Minister and UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli and other prominent leaders including Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba and Janata Samajbadi Party's Renu Yadav, the joint statement reviewed the government's first 100 days, highlighting achievements and addressing ongoing challenges. The leaders noted that the government assumed power amid an economic crisis, low business morale, and stalled development projects, but has since made strides toward stability, good governance, and economic reform.

The coalition pointed to actions taken to support the national economy, including legislative reforms to enhance investment-friendly conditions, revive the private sector, and increase capital expenditure. They also outlined the establishment of an economic reform taskforce aimed at addressing persistent economic issues and pledged continued efforts toward good governance, stability, and prosperity.

The ruling parties further acknowledged progress on transitional justice, noting that legal barriers were removed through consensus, allowing the transitional justice commissions to be fully operational. The coalition reiterated its call for cooperation from all stakeholders to support these justice processes.