Nepali Interim PM urges voters to participate ahead of Thursday’s silence period

Mar 02, 2026

Kathmandu (Nepal), March 02 (ANI): Nepal’s interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki has called on the voters to take part in March 5 election for House of Representatives. Addressing the nation on Monday afternoon, Karki said Nepal stood at a “historic and important juncture” and appealed to citizens to cast their ballots. Karki was appointed as the Interim Prime Minister on September 12 after days of deliberation following the September 8 protest. Karki urged political parties and candidates to maintain discipline, especially during the silence period, and thanked the Election Commission, security agencies and civil servants for their preparations to ensure free and fair polls. Concluding her address, Karki said she had assumed office at a difficult moment and that the country’s direction would soon rest with the people’s chosen representatives.