Prime Minister Sushila Karki stated that the government is fully committed to conducting elections in a clean, fair, peaceful, and fear-free environment, aiming to open a new era of sustainable democratic stability in the country. She made these remarks while addressing a special ceremony held at Tundikhel Military Ground on the occasion of National Democracy Day 2082.
Prime Minister Karki expressed confidence that the upcoming parliament and government formed through the elections would advance democracy as a more vibrant, result-oriented, and citizen-responsive system. She emphasized that a strong democracy should not suppress dissatisfaction but rather view it as an opportunity for improvement. “Democracy should no longer be seen merely as a technical change in governance. It is now fundamentally a way of life, reflected from freedom of expression on the internet to the price of vegetables cooking in our kitchens,” she said.
Highlighting that democracy is more than just a procedural exercise, she stressed that it must deliver results. “Rule of law is essential, but confusing citizens, causing delays, harassment, and suffering under the guise of procedure is not democracy—it is malpractice,” Karki added.
The Prime Minister noted that the current government has seriously taken the voices raised during the Gen Z movement and is oriented toward translating good governance, transparency, coordination, and accountability into practice.
She called for National Democracy Day to inspire a political culture with values, accountable governance, and social justice-driven prosperity, emphasizing that the nation must be a shared home offering equal opportunity and respect for all citizens. “The main challenges for our democracy are corruption, the domination of resources by a limited class, and impunity. These are also the primary reasons why large numbers of youth are migrating, leaving our villages empty,” she said.
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