CPN-UML Chairman Oli Questions Fairness of Upcoming Election Amid Security Concerns

Kathmandu. CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli has raised questions about whether the election scheduled for Falgun 21 will be impartial.

During a meeting with Prime Minister Sushila Karki at Baluwatar on Thursday morning, Oli stated that security challenges remain in making the election free from fear, independent, and fair.

In the meeting, Prime Minister Karki informed that 80,000 troops have been deployed since Wednesday for the election, assuring that there will be no shortcomings in security.

Prime Minister's Press Advisor Ram Bahadur Rawal confirmed that PM Karki and Oli met. Rawal told Ratopati that he was not aware of the detailed specifics of the conversation.

UML leader Bishnu Rimal accompanied Oli to Baluwatar to meet the Prime Minister.

According to close sources, Oli, who questioned the impartiality of the election to be conducted by the current government, also expressed concern about PM Karki's statement regarding postponing the election.

In response, Prime Minister Karki stated that the election might be postponed if there is snowfall in the mountainous districts, clarifying that she did not say it would definitely be postponed.

Karki assured that no laxity would be tolerated regarding the security of voters, candidates, and staff. The discussion reportedly lasted for about two hours starting at 10:30 AM.