Calls for unity after formation of interim government and dissolution of Parliament
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 13
President Ramchandra Poudel has appealed to all political parties and citizens to cooperate in holding the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5, 2026 (Falgun 21, 2082 BS), describing it as an opportunity to strengthen Nepal's democracy.
In a statement issued on Saturday, President Poudel said that despite the nation's recent turmoil, "the constitution, parliamentary system and federal democratic republic have been preserved."
He noted that the peaceful resolution to the crisis has paved the way for a more advanced democracy and urged all sides to use the hard-won opportunity wisely.
The president called on every stakeholder to maintain calm and support the interim government in completing the election within six months.
Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki was appointed as Nepal's interim prime minister and was sworn in during a special ceremony at Sheetal Niwas on Friday night. Immediately after taking the oath, PM Karki recommended the dissolution of the House of Representatives. The President approved the recommendation, dissolving the House and mandating the interim government to hold elections within six months.
