Govt must establish good governance, hold House election on Mar 5: PM Karki

KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Sushila Karki has said that establishing the foundation of good governance and holding elections for the House of Representatives on March 5 are a clear mandate given to the incumbent government, and that the government has been working seriously to fulfil this mandate.

Speaking at a programme, 'Collaboration — Collective Initiative for Peace, Stability and Prosperity', organised by the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) on Wednesday, PM Karki said holding the election on the slated date, while maintaining political stability and trust, was the government’s main priority. "Though political changes have taken place, the aspirations of citizens have not been fulfilled. Conduct of leadership has not improved," she said.

PM Karki warned that the country had to bear a loss of around Rs 84 billion during the Gen‑Z protests and reiterated that all sides should exercise restraint to maintain peace and the rule of law.

She said collaboration among all political parties, civil society and the private sector was indispensable to holding the March 5 election successfully, and claimed the government had already carried out some important steps for professional security.

The Prime Minister added that concessions had been given to the private sector through monetary, financial and development projects. "The government has extended the deadline to pay tax. Doors have opened for information technology to invest abroad. Efforts have been made to make it easier for companies to bring in foreign investment within the legal framework," she said.

Noting that the private sector had been making the country’s economy vibrant even while hiding its challenges, PM Karki said the government was ready to listen to the concerns of the private sector and resolve practical problems.

"This government has no right to change laws. But activities are underway to establish political stability by creating the basis of good governance while remaining within existing structures," she argued, adding the government was ready to launch all initiatives required for the security of private and public property.

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