Kathmandu, Jan. 16
Prime Minister Sushila
Karki said that communities themselves must remain vigilant to prevent the
influence of money in elections.
“There are complaints
that money played a role in the past. If corruption is to be ended, it must
begin with elections. Voters must also be alert in this regard,” she said to
the delegation from the Nepal Tamang Ghedung that met her on Friday to discuss issues
including the population of the Tamang community, its culture, and its
socio-economic conditions.
Likewise, she said
that as elections are the only democratic way out of the present situation, she
expects cooperation from all sections and strata of society.
According to her, the
country has entered the election period. This is not an election under normal
circumstances; it is an election that will provide an exit for the country and
take it towards lasting stability.
“Let us keep September
8 and 9 in mind. This situation must not be repeated. We must move in line with
the aspirations of the youth. You too should ensure that new, young and honest
members of parliament are elected and sent to the parliament in the coming
election. The country can no longer be run with an old mentality,” said PM
Karki.
She also maintained
that old thinking and old styles will not work either. “Now there must be
something new—youth must come forward, and honest people must come forward.
Government must be run in accordance with the sentiments of the youth,” she
stated.
On the occasion, the
office-bearers of the Ghedung drew the Prime Minister’s attention to the fact
that although the Tamang community’s population exceeds three million, census
errors have shown it to be only around 1.7 million.
They appreciated her
for coming forward to handle the current difficult situation and also wished
her success.
On the occasion, the
Ghedung also informed her that it is planning to organise a Tamang Cultural
Festival and a goodwill exchange programme in Kathmandu on the occasion of
Sonam Lhosar on January 19, Monday.
Published in The Rising Nepal daily on 17 January 2026.
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