Election marks successful democratic practice: PM Karki

Kathmandu / March 19: Prime Minister Sushila Karki has expressed her gratitude to all employees, security personnel, and Nepali citizens who contributed to the successful conduct of the recent 2026 House of Representatives (HoR) elections.

The Prime Minister visited Karnali Province today and extended her thanks to everyone involved in ensuring the elections were successful, according to her press advisor, Ram Bahadur Rawal.

Formed on September 12 following the historic Gen Z movement held on September 8–9, 2025, the election government’s Prime Minister had been unable to visit Karnali prior to the elections.

She arrived at Rara Lake in Mugu this morning and later traveled to Khalanga in Jumla, where she interacted with district-level security chiefs. During these interactions, she praised the efforts of security forces and government employees for successfully conducting the elections despite limited resources and challenging geographical conditions.

In a meeting with local residents, she especially thanked them for the unity, goodwill, and cooperation they demonstrated in ensuring that the elections were conducted peacefully and successfully.

“The democratic process has been further successful despite adverse conditions in the country, and the credit goes to all Nepali citizens,” the Prime Minister said.

The Prime Minister also visited the Karnali Technical School in Jumla. Established in 2037 BS, the institution is considered Nepal’s first technical school. Students, teachers, and local residents welcomed her warmly by presenting bouquets of rhododendrons.

According to her press advisor, the purpose of the visit was to thank all those who contributed to the successful conduct of the elections and to express gratitude for the public support extended to the government formed for a specific purpose. RSS