Gyanendra Shah Calls for Postponing March 5 Election
Former king Gyanendra Shah has called for the postponement of the March 5 parliamentary election, warning that holding the vote amid growing public dissatisfaction could deepen the country’s political crisis.
In a video message released on the eve of Democracy Day, Shah said the election is being pushed forward despite protests and widespread disagreement. He argued that conducting polls against public sentiment would not bring long-term stability.
Election Alone Cannot Solve the Crisis”
Shah said Nepal is facing serious political and institutional challenges. According to him, the electoral process alone cannot resolve the current instability. He also questioned the legitimacy of the interim government overseeing the election, claiming it was not formed through a fully...