Assurance to international community
In a general briefing held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Government of Nepal described the upcoming House of Representatives election as a key democratic milestone after the Gen-Z protests and the dissolution of the previous House. Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai informed ambassadors and representatives of international organisations that both the government and the Election Commission are fully committed to conducting the polls on 5 March 2026 in a credible and inclusive manner.
Role of election observers
The government reported that the Election Commission has already accredited dozens of national organisations and several international groups for election observation. Invitations have also been extended to regional forums and partner countries with long-standing electoral cooperation. Authorities framed observation as an important tool to enhance transparency, public confidence, and learning from global good practices.
Key messages on stability and inclusiveness
Officials highlighted that this is the third House of Representatives election since the 2015 constitution, but the first to be held after a large-scale youth-led anti-corruption movement. The briefing emphasised the need to rebuild trust in institutions through orderly polling, impartial administration, and respect for civil and political rights. Diplomats were told that the government has instructed all security agencies and civil servants to fully respect the election code of conduct.