Kathmandu: Prime Minister Sushila Karki has emphasized that the upcoming House of Representatives elections scheduled for Falgun 21 are the only constitutional and democratic way to steer the nation out of growing uncertainty.

Addressing an all-party meeting at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers on Wednesday, she called on political parties to participate in the election process “responsibly and on time,” warning that delaying or avoiding elections would push the country deeper into instability.

Prime Minister Karki said the present government was formed on the strength of the youth-led movement against corruption and decades of misrule. “The youth have delivered a clear message: enough is enough. The politics of corruption, misrule and access will not work anymore,” she said.
She defended the President’s decision to dissolve the House of Representatives and announce fresh elections, describing it as “the only necessary step to save the nation from a constitutional crisis and keep democracy on track.”

Calling the moment “decisive,” she said political actors must choose whether to secure democracy’s future or push the nation into “a deeper abyss of uncertainty.” She reiterated that holding the Falgun 21 elections is both the government’s constitutional obligation and its unwavering commitment to the people.

PM Karki criticized calls from certain parties for parliament restoration and for questioning the legitimacy of the government, warning that such positions could revive past instability. “If we now take a stand on restoring parliament, it will confirm we are repeating the past political accident,” she said, urging parties to focus political debate on the path to a constitutional solution — elections.
Urging all political parties to register with the Election Commission by Mangsir 10, she said this deadline is “a test of minimum political commitment to the nation,” adding that any party refusing to register or boycotting the polls “will be deemed to have chosen chaos over democracy.”

The prime minister also raised concerns over the rise in hateful political expressions, which she said have damaged the political and social environment. She vowed full government support to the Election Commission in taking immediate action against hate speech as a violation of the code of conduct.
PM Karki reiterated her commitment to strengthening the Election Commission, ensuring transparent and economical elections, and reducing misuse of state resources. She said campaign periods would be restricted to 21 days to prevent unnecessary expenditure of taxpayer money.

Highlighting “security and good governance” as the government’s core priorities, she said the recent youth uprising demanded deeper structural and political reforms. The government, she noted, aims to channel the anger of the youth into “positive democratic energy” through the ballot box, and an ordinance is being prepared to increase youth participation in the electoral process.

She also outlined steps taken on corruption control, strengthening the National Vigilance Center, resolving long-running administrative disputes, and improving key projects such as Melamchi, waste management in Banchare Danda, and passport services.

On election security, the prime minister said the government is increasing deployment of plainclothes security personnel, identifying sensitive districts as “hot spots,” and coordinating with the Election Commission to manage polling challenges in Himalayan regions. Additional precautions have been taken to prevent disturbances from criminal groups or those exploiting the fluid political environment.

Closing her remarks, PM Karki called her government a “bridge to democratic transition,” and urged all political parties to unite in national consensus. “Register your parties by Mangsir 20, fulfill your constitutional obligations, and help ensure that the Falgun 21 elections are peaceful, economical and reliable,” she said.

Prime Minister Karki concluded that future generations will judge today’s leaders based on their commitment to democracy at this historic juncture.