The legal practitioners and intellectuals have said that if the election to the House of Representatives (HoR) is not held on March 5, restoration of HoR is imperative.

During an interaction organized by the Democratic Thoughts Society on Saturday, the speakers, however, argued that the political parties must not dodge the election once the atmosphere is prepared.  The country must not be left in indecision and political instability for long if the election is not held on time, they added.

They further said it was an unprecedented uprising last September spearheaded by the Gen Z youths. The country suffered irreparable loss. So, those involved in the violence must be brought to book. The Gen Z protest was infiltrated that caused massive damage. It requires proper investigation.

On the occasion, senior advocates Harihar Dahal and Upendra Keshari Neupane said election to HoR must be made the first priority. If the election is eluded, the HoR needs reinstatement, they underlined.

Former Chairman of the Society, Dr Kedar Narsing KC, said the government was yet to prepare the atmosphere for the election with proper peace and security. Winning political trust by the government is equally imperative, he added.

Similarly, Society's Chairman Kul Chandra Wagle expressed worry over the democracy Nepalis got after a huge struggle and sacrifice. All Nepalis should be united for creating an atmosphere of trust and resolving political crises.

Also speaking on the occasion were Chairman of Nepal Medical Association, Dr Anil Karki, and Chairman of Democratic Lawyers' Association, Sitaram KC. They wondered why the political parties were trying to avoid an election citing the security situation.