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Nepali Congress General Secretary Gagan Kumar Thapa has stressed that the party should participate in the coming elections after holding its 15th general convention. 

Addressing the party cadres and voters of Kathmandu constituency-6, he mentioned that the NC should participate in the elections even by holding a special general convention if regular general convention is not possible. 

Leader Thapa complained of prolonging the meeting of the party's central committee with the intent of postponing the general convention. 

"The elections to the House of Representatives (HoR) will be held on March 5 to bring the Constitution on a right track. The main responsibility of NC is to bring the Constitution on a right track," he argued, adding the NC should engage in ending corruption and mismanagement as per people's aspiration. 

The NC General Secretary argued the NC is shouldering the major responsibility of managing the country because it is the national force. 

He expressed the view that political parties should move ahead by correcting themselves as per the Gen Z sentiments and demands. 

In his opinion, the country would see a next round of uncertainty if the elections are not held on March 5.

Prime Minister Sushila Karki has stressed the need of holding the elections to the House of Representatives on the slated date for the peace and stability in the country.

During the meeting with a delegation led by then member of the House of Representatives, Suhang Nembang, at Singha Durbar on Sunday, the PM urged the delegation to make preparations for the March 5 elections without any doubt as the incumbent government was formed to hold elections. 

"We have been carrying out activities to conduct voting. We are here to establish peace and hold elections after unusual circumstances. We have become successful in establishing peace and the rule of law in a short time," she reminded, arguing that elections pave the way for sustainable peace and stability.

Similarly, Nembang wished PM Karki the success to hold elections, according to PM Karki's Private Secretariat.

PM Karki had enquired leader Nembang on the preparations to contest in the elections. 

In response, Nembang said he had been preparing for the elections. 

Extending best wishes to Nembang, Prime Minister Karki expressed the view that now youth should come forward. 

"The elections will be held at any cost. Be prepared. Youths like you should come to the fore and lead the country to ensure a meaningful change. The hoary leaders are unable to lead the present generation abreast with smart service and similar expectations. Their experience and advice can be helpful, but youth should be in the driver's seat. Youths have courage and energy," she underscored. 

In the meeting, Nembang drew the attention of the PM to intensify the reconstruction of highways and bridges that were damaged by landslides and floods in Ilam. 

PM Karki shared that Minister for Physical Infrastructures, Kul Man Ghising, had recently conducted an onsite visit there and the government was serious on this issue.

Ram Ashish Yadav of Janata Samajwadi Party (JSP) Nepal has been elected as the Speaker of the Madhes Province Assembly.

In the election held on Sunday, Yadav got 72 votes from the seven-party alliance. 

Deputy Speaker of Madhesh Province Assembly Babita Raut Ishar announced the election of Yadav as the Speaker with 72 votes out of 96 province assembly members present at the meeting today.

Elected from Dhanusha Constituency no. 2 (B) from the JSP Nepal, Yadav was the Chief Whip of JSP's parliamentary party in the Madhesh Province Assembly.

Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Chen Song paid a farewell call on Speaker of the House of Representatives Devraj Ghimire at his office in Singha Durbar today.

In the meeting, discussions were held on strengthening bilateral relations, expanding economic and development cooperation, among other issues.

Speaker Ghimire thanked Ambassador Song, who is returning to his country after successfully completing his term, and highly praised his contribution to strengthening Nepal-China bilateral relations, expanding cooperation in economic development, and reinforcing relations between the parliaments of both countries.

Referring to the celebration of the 70th anniversary of the establishment of Nepal-China diplomatic relations throughout the year, Speaker Ghimire said that the various programs organized by both sides in 2025 have lifted the bilateral ties to a new height.

He stated that Nepal and China have remained good neighbours, close friends, and reliable partners, clarifying that the bilateral relationship is progressing on the basis of the five principles of peaceful coexistence, mutual respect, cooperation, and understanding.

Speaker Ghimire reiterated that Nepal is fully committed to the One-China principle and expressed commitment not to allow any activity against China's interests on Nepali soil.

The Speaker appreciated the support provided by the Chinese leadership to transform Nepal from a landlocked country to a land-linked one. He also noted that regular visits and dialogues between Nepal-China parliamentary delegations have further broadened and strengthened bilateral relations.

Speaker Ghimire expressed Nepal's gratitude for the development assistance received from the Chinese government and emphasised that projects under the 'Belt and Road Initiative' (BRI) agreement and other development assistance projects should be implemented promptly.

Ambassador Song during the meeting expressed that China has given high priority to diplomatic relations with Nepal. He mentioned that during his tenure, significant progress was made in implementing the agreements reached during Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit in 2020.

Ambassador Song stated that although people-to-people relations between Nepal and China are strong, economic relations have not developed to that level.

He recalled that a Nepal–China economic cooperation and investment workshop was held a few days ago and many Chinese entrepreneurs have shown keen interest to invest in Nepal.