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Prime Minister Sushila Karki has said that elections are the only means to maintain peace and harmony in the country and to establish sustainable democracy.

At a meeting with Durga Prasain, the leader of the Save Nation, Nationality, Religion, Culture and Citizens Campaign in Baluwatar today, PM Karki emphasized the need to conduct the upcoming elections to the House of Representatives on March 5 in a peaceful and fear-free environment with significant participation from the general public.

She clarified that the government is on homework to address many of the demands of campaigner Prasain that are in favour of the people and requested that their grievances and demands be presented in a peaceful manner.

The Prime Minister stressed on the need for elections to the House of Representatives for political stability in the country, urging activist Prasain to support the national campaign to make the elections successful.

Pointing out that the country is engaged in the elections, the Prime Minister made it clear that obtaining the public's approval for his Campaign's agenda is the only democratic solution.

"We have brought the country from a very difficult situation to its current state, and with the cooperation of all relevant parties, we have been working day and night to conduct the elections on the scheduled date to provide a political solution for the country," she said. 

PM Karki added that the nation has been engrossed in the elections atmosphere by dispelling all types of doubts and all parties should be responsible and actively participate in the elections with the thinking that this country is theirs too and make the elections a success.

"We are also the advocates of justice; we have not come to the government to enjoy power and luxury. We have initiated processes to end corruption and to provide justice to the oppressed and suffering classes,” she said adding, “The government is also doing the groundwork to address some of the demands and issues you have raised. We will continue further discussions; the government is always with you," said Prime Minister Karki. 

On the occasion, Prime Minister Karki requested activist Prasain to support the campaign to maintain peace in the country, according to the Prime Minister’s Secretariat. 

A total of 64 political parties have submitted closed lists under the proportional representation system for upcoming elections to the House of Representatives.

The political parties participating in the March 5 elections were asked to submit the PR closed lists at the office of election officer under the PR system established at Bahadurbhawan-based Election Office on December 28 and 29.

EC Spokesperson Narayan Prasad Bhattarai shared that 64 political parties submitted their closed lists till early this morning. 

Names of 3,424 candidates of 64 parties have been included in the closed list for 110 places under the PR system. 

Out of 64 political parties, 54 political parties are using their own election symbols while the remaining 10 parties would use shared election symbols. 

A total of 93 political parties had filed applications in the EC to file candidacy under the PR system. 

The EC would give time to the political parties from January 5-11 to make any correction or ask for insufficient documents after investigating the closed lists on January 4. 

The final list of the closed lists under the PR system would be published on February 3.

President Ram Chandra Paudel has highlighted the role of the Tamu Lhosar festival in strengthening tolerance and unity among Nepali citizens.

In his message of best wishes on the occasion of Tamu Lhosar, the main festival of the Gurung community today, the President extended his wishes for peace, happiness, progress, and good health to all Nepali sisters and brothers living both at home and abroad.

The Head of the State expressed confidence that the festival, which is closely linked to the ancient calendar and traditional lifestyle of the Gurung community, would further promote ethnic harmony, respect for diversity, and national unity in Nepal’s multicultural society marked by diversities in caste, language, and culture. 

He added that Tamu Lhosar helps foster mutual tolerance and stronger bonds among all Nepali people.

Stating that the Gurung community, traditionally residents of the mountains and high hills, celebrates Tamu Lhosar as the beginning of the New Year, President Paudel said he hoped the festival would inspire everyone to work together with trust and unity to achieve economic, social, and cultural prosperity, and to move forward on the path of progress.

National Assembly Chairman Narayan Prasad Dahal has said the Constitution has internalized the unity in diversity as the backbone of the nation.

In a message of best wishes on the occasion of Tamu Lhosar, a major festival celebrated by the Tamu (Gurung) community as the beginning of their New Year, the Chairman of the upper house of the Federal Parliament has wished for the happiness, peace, prosperity and continued progress to the members of the Tamu community, including all the Nepalis within the country and abroad.

"We Nepalis are rich in diverse languages, cultures, festivals and traditions, and this diversity has established Nepal's unique and distinct identity in the world. 

The Tamu Lhosar festival has played a special role in preserving and developing the folk culture of the Gurung community," he said.

Chairman Dahal said that unique festivals like Tamu Lhosar play an important role in strengthening social unity, harmony, religious tolerance, and national unity among Nepalis.