Current preparations inadequate to hold elections on March 5

Enabling Nepalis living abroad to vote in the elections is a welcome thought. But it’s a misplaced priority right now.

The interim government led by Prime Minister Sushila Karki has been mandated to conduct elections by March 5. But is the country prepared for elections in such a short time, in terms of security, logistics and broad participation? And is it realistic to expect the government to arrange for Nepalis living outside the country to vote? The Post ’s Biken K Dawadi sat down with former Chief Election Commissioner Neel Kantha Uprety.