Politics

Eight major political parties have jointly opposed the dissolution of the House of Representatives, demanding that the decision be immediately withdrawn. The Nepali Congress, CPN-UML, CPN (Maoist Centre), CPN (Unified Socialist), Janata Samajbadi Party, Janamat Party, Loktantrik Samajbadi Party, and Nagarik Unmukti Party issued a joint statement on Saturday condemning the dissolution, calling it an attack on the constitution and a disregard for a democratically elected institution. “The dissolution of the House of Representatives goes against Article 76(7) of Nepal’s Constitution, Supreme Court precedents, and constitutional traditions. It weakens the people’s right to vote and undermines constitutional supremacy,” the statement…

Congress leader and former lawmaker Abhishek Pratap Shah has filed a murder case against outgoing Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli through the District Administration Office in Kathmandu. Shah submitted a written complaint to Chief District Officer Dil Kumar Tamang, who confirmed that the document would be forwarded to the concerned authorities. Shah accused Oli of ordering security forces to open fire during the Gen-Z protests, which resulted in multiple deaths. So far, 51 people have lost their lives in the demonstrations. Oli faced widespread criticism over the crackdown and ultimately resigned from his post as Prime Minister.

The new cabinet will also be formed through a voting process, according to Sudhan Gurung, a leading figure in the Gen-Z movement. Preparations for the internal voting have already begun. Earlier, before proposing former Chief Justice Sushila Karki as Prime Minister, the Gen-Z group had selected her through a “virtual” vote on Discord. In that poll, Karki secured 50 percent of the votes. The Discord polls function similarly to voting features on platforms like X and Facebook. Following the Gen-Z protests, discussions on the way forward and the formation of a new government were organized through a Discord group called…

Sumana Shrestha, leader of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (Raswapa) and former Education Minister, has clarified that she will not join the cabinet led by Prime Minister Sushila Karki. Following her presence at the oath-taking ceremony at Sheetal Niwas on Friday evening, there had been speculation that she might be offered a ministerial post. However, in a Facebook Live session, Shrestha dismissed the rumors, stating, “I do not wish to join the cabinet; please do not be misled.” She explained that her decision was influenced by respect for the young lives lost during the recent public movement. “The funerals of our…

Gopal Hamal, Mayor of Dhangadhi Sub-Metropolitan City, has congratulated Sushila Karki on her appointment as Nepal’s interim Prime Minister. In a video message shared on social media, Hamal highlighted several key demands for the new government, with a strong focus on controlling corruption. He stated, “Without tackling corruption, there can be no good governance. Without good governance, the country cannot progress.” Hamal urged Prime Minister Karki to take action within a week against corrupt individuals, including filing charges, nationalizing their assets, and ensuring legal proceedings leading to imprisonment. He emphasized that this was also a central issue of the recent…

The Election Commission has stated that it is fully prepared to hold elections on the scheduled date. Chief Election Commissioner Ram Prasad Bhandari told Nepal Khabar on Saturday morning that the commission is ready to conduct the polls. “We are always ready to hold elections,” he said. “Once the Council of Ministers finalizes its decisions, there will be concrete discussions on this matter. From our side, preparations can begin immediately.” Following the appointment of former Chief Justice Sushila Karki as the interim Prime Minister, the President, on her recommendation, dissolved the House of Representatives and announced elections for Falgun 21.…

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his congratulations to Sushila Karki on her appointment as Nepal’s interim Prime Minister. On Saturday, Modi took to social media platform X to convey his best wishes, saying, “Heartfelt congratulations to Honorable Mrs. Sushila Karki on assuming office as the Prime Minister of Nepal’s interim government. India remains fully committed to the peace, progress, and prosperity of our brothers and sisters in Nepal.”

Kathmandu — President Ram Chandra Paudel has dissolved the House of Representatives on the recommendation of newly appointed Prime Minister Sushila Karki. Immediately after assuming office, Prime Minister Karki tabled a proposal in her first cabinet meeting to dissolve Parliament. Acting on that recommendation, President Paudel set March 5 (Falgun 21) as the date for the next general election. Karki was appointed Prime Minister under pressure from the Gen-Z movement. Soon after her appointment, she concluded that a fresh mandate was essential for political stability, leading to her decision to dissolve the House. With this move, the country now heads…

Former President Dr. Ram Baran Yadav has stated that the Gen-Z movement’s demand to curb corruption represents the collective aspiration of all Nepalis. In a press statement issued on Friday, Yadav emphasized that while the demands raised by Gen-Z were legitimate, it is essential to investigate the causes and objectives behind the destruction that occurred in the country on Bhadra 23 and 24. He said, “The youth movement called for an end to corruption, full freedom of expression, and accountable governance—fundamental and natural demands shared by all of us. However, it is crucial today to uncover the reality behind the…

President Ramchandra Paudel has been engaged in continuous consultations to form a new government. On Friday (Bhadra 27), he held discussions regarding the formation of an interim government under the leadership of former Chief Justice Sushila Karki. As part of the process, President Paudel consulted with Chief of Army Staff Ashok Raj Sigdel. While there is agreement on forming an interim government led by Karki, consensus has yet to be reached on the dissolution of parliament. Following President Paudel’s return to Shital Niwas, the Nepal Army has tightened security arrangements at the presidential residence.