Govt, political parties, Gen Z reps to hold discussion on Wednesday

Kathmandu, Oct 28: The government, which is mandated to hold the election to the House of Representatives coming March 5, has decided to hold a joint meeting with the political parties and the Gen Z representatives.     

It will be the first time the political parties and Gen Z are meeting following the September 8-9 protest that topped then government, caused dissolution of the HoR and installation of the present interim government.     

The meeting is scheduled for 4:00pm at Prime Minister's official residence, Baluwatar on Wednesday, according to Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Gagdish Kharel. He shared that government was engrossed on preparing for the March 5 election and holding rigorous discussions with various sides, including the political parties and Gen Z youths.     

A week back, the government had discussed with seven political parties. The political parties were positive towards election in the meeting called by Prime Minister Sushila Karki. However, they had concern over the security situation for the democratic exercise.     

The formal political conversation the government held is expected to create atmosphere conducive to the parliament election.     

The Minister, who is also the Spokesperson of the government, said they were working actively to intensify preparations for the election from all fronts.     

Even the Election Commission was consulted in this regard.(RSS)