I appeal to all to work together for election: Prachanda

By TRN Online, Kathmandu, Oct 10: Coordinator of the CPN (Maoist Center) general convention organizing committee Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has called for an all-party political consensus to create a conducive environment for election.

At a 'Dialogue with Editor' programme organized today by Press Center Nepal, Prachanda, also former Prime Minister, viewed that all political parties and civil society should work together to make success the election to House of Representatives (HoR) scheduled for March 5, 2026.

"I appeal to all political parties as well as civil society and others, nationalist and democratic forces, for a national consensus to ensure that the election is held in time and that sovereignty and national independence is safeguarded," said coordinator Prachanda.

Terming the Gen Z movement a type of revolt, the Maoist Center coordinator, however, suspected foreign meddling in the destruction of September 9.

"A type of revolt has occurred and the loss is also historic. However, ego, the sense of my way is highway of those who were ruling at that particular time has not subsided. This situation of being happy with one's own ego on their part is unfortunate for the country," he said.

The former Prime Minister viewed that the country was undergoing historically unprecedented pressure on sovereignty and national independence. "At this time, we have a historical necessity for democratic, nationalist forces to work together by drawing common conclusion."

All should get united to make the scheduled election a success, he stressed.

"Our focus at present is on making the announced election a success and creating a conducive environment for the same. Secondly, we will embrace the spirit of Gen Z and pave way for new leadership in the party," he said.

Prachanda pointed at the need to review constitution and make necessary amendments after the HoR election. "We need national consensus to move forward in a new way as it is proved that the constitution cannot work in the existing situation."

Responding to the queries of the editors, the Maoist Center coordinator said that the then care taker Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli had recommended in writing to President Ramchandra Paudel to appoint Sushila Karki to the post of Prime Minister. "Oli as care taker PM recommended in writing to President Paudel to appoint Sushila Karki as PM. We all are witness to that. Therefore, Oli has no point in terming present government as that of Haha-huhu."