Election marks successful democratic practice: PM Karki

KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Sushila Karki has thanked those who helped ensure the success of the 2026 House of Representatives (HoR) elections, her press adviser Ram Bahadur Rawal said.

She made the remarks during a visit to Karnali Province today. She arrived at Rara Lake in Mugu district this morning and later travelled to Khalanga in Jumla, where she met district-level security chiefs and praised the efforts of security forces and government employees for conducting the elections successfully despite limited resources and challenging geographical conditions.

In a meeting with local residents, the Prime Minister particularly thanked them for the unity, goodwill and cooperation they demonstrated in ensuring the elections were conducted peacefully and successfully. "The democratic process has been successful despite adverse conditions in the country, and the credit goes to all Nepali citizens," she said.

Formed on September 12 following the Gen Z movement held on September 8-9, 2025, the election government’s Prime Minister had been unable to visit Karnali before the elections.

PM Karki also visited the Karnali Technical School in Jumla. Established in 2037 BS, the institution is considered Nepal’s first technical school. Students, teachers and local residents welcomed her by presenting bouquets of rhododendrons.

According to her press adviser, the purpose of the visit was to thank all those who contributed to the successful conduct of the elections and to express gratitude for the public support extended to the government formed for a specific purpose.

(With inputs from RSS)