Nepal Announces Elections by March 5 Following Protests; President Calls for Public Support

Nepal's President Ramchandra Paudel has declared that elections will take place within the next six months. This announcement comes in the wake of recent Gen Z protests, which resulted in the tragic loss of 51 lives and injuries to over 1,300 individuals. The protests also led to the escape of thousands of prisoners. President Paudel has appealed for public cooperation to ensure the elections are successfully held by March 5.

"After a difficult and hard struggle, a peaceful solution has emerged in the extremely uncomfortable, hostile and frightening situation of the country. The constitution has been preserved, the parliamentary system has been preserved and the federal democratic republic has been established. The people have got the opportunity to move forward on the path of a more advanced democracy by holding the elections to the House of Representatives within 6 months," a statement read.