NEPAL TO HOLD POLLS ON MARCH 5, SAYS PRESIDENT PAUDEL

Nepal's President Ramchandra Paudel on Saturday announced that elections will be held within the next six months.

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Moments after taking charge as the Prime Minister of Nepal's interim government, Sushila Karki on Sunday delivered a strong message of humility and accountability, stating that her administration is not in office to "taste power" but to stabilise the country, address demands for justice, and prepare for fresh elections within six months.

"I and my team are not here to taste the power. We won't stay for more than six months. We will hand over the responsibility to the new parliament. We won't succeed without your support," Karki said during a press conference after formally assuming office at the Singha Durbar.

She lauded the nationwide youth-led September 8 protest that shook the country, demanding economic reforms and an end to corruption and announced that those who were killed during the protest would be officially recognised as "martyrs", aimed at honouring the protestors.

She further added that a compensation amount of NRs one million would also be given to their families.