The protest, which began at the Janaki Temple complex in the ancient city of Janakpur, saw protesters chanting slogans demanding justice for Deepu Chandra Das, a Hindu youth killed in Bangladesh.
Defense Secretary Suman Raj Aryal and NSC Member Secretary stated that this recommendation was made to ensure free, fair, and fearless elections. The Ministry of Home Affairs has already approved an integrated security plan for the elections and sent it to all 77 district administration offices for implementation.
This student-led movement began as a peaceful demonstration against rising university fees and unfair examination procedures, but it soon escalated into a violent incident when individuals opened fire on protesters, injuring one student.
The Prime Minister’s press coordinator, Ram Bahadur Rawal, stated that the meeting was convened to facilitate better communication and coordination between the central and state governments in the changing political situation.
NSA Ajit Doval cautioned that non-institutional regime changes in countries like Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal have created instability. Speaking on governance, he said poor governance, corruption, and weak institutions can bring down even the strongest empires and democracies.
The accident occurred in Jharmare, 500 kilometers from Kathmandu, while the jeep was traveling from Khalanga in Musikot to Syalidi in Athbiskot.
As of Sunday morning, at least five people have died in landslides in Suryoday Municipality, three in Mangsebung Municipality, and six in Ilam Municipality. Following this, the administration has begun relief operations.
Security agencies are vigilant regarding increasing terrorist activity and anti-India plots in Nepal. Security arrangements have been further tightened in border areas to prevent any untoward incident.
The interim Prime Minister stated that this change has been made through an ordinance in the election law. Now, young voters will also be able to participate in the country’s democratic process and elect their representatives.
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