Interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki has urged the CPN-UML not to evade its constitutional responsibilities by raising the issue of reinstating the parliament.
She made the remarks on Wednesday while addressing a discussion held with political parties.
Karki stated that conducting the House of Representatives election on Falgun 21 is a constitutional obligation. She warned that the uncertainty seen within some parties even after the announcement of the election date, the demand for parliament reinstatement, and questions over the legitimacy of the government could push the nation back into a cycle of instability.
According to her, raising the issue of reinstating parliament would indicate an attempt to repeat past political failures. She stressed that political forces that believe in democracy cannot avoid elections, and emphasized that elections cannot be imagined without the support, cooperation, and participation of political parties. She urged all parties to register with the Election Commission by Mangsir 10 for election purposes.
She said, “Holding the House of Representatives election on Falgun 21 is our constitutional duty and an unwavering political commitment to the people. There is no confusion in our constitutional position. Our commitment to the necessity of elections is strong and clear. But even after the declaration of elections, the uncertainty seen in some political corners, the demand for parliament reinstatement, and questions over the government’s legitimacy may push the nation back into instability. If we now take a stand for reinstatement, it will only confirm an attempt to repeat past political accidents. Therefore, we must focus political discussions on constitutional exit—that is, elections. For forces that believe in democracy, avoiding elections is not an option. Thus, no democratic party should escape constitutional responsibility by demanding reinstatement. Elections are impossible without the involvement and cooperation of political parties. I firmly request all parties to compulsorily register with the Election Commission by Mangsir 10. This deadline is not just a procedural formality; it is a test of your minimum political commitment to the nation. Any party that refuses to register or boycotts the election will be choosing anarchy over democracy.”
Prime Minister Karki reiterated that any party refusing to register or boycotting the election would be deemed as opting for anarchy rather than protecting democracy.
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