KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Sushila Karki is scheduled to hold discussions with political parties today regarding the upcoming parliamentary elections.

The government has been facing criticism for not consulting the parties on election-related matters.

In response, Prime Minister Karki will meet with leaders of recognized national political parties this afternoon to deliberate on the House of Representatives election slated for March 5, 2026.

According to the Prime Minister’s Secretariat, the discussions will include leaders from seven different parties.

The Karki-led interim government was formed on the foundation of the Gen Z Movement that took place on September 8–9, 2025, with a mandate to hold national elections within six months.

These consultations mark the first formal dialogue between the interim government and political parties since Karki assumed office, aiming to build consensus on election preparations and ensure broader political participation in the upcoming polls.