Kathmandu, Oct. 30 -- The first ever meeting between the government, political parties and Gen Z leaders held at the prime minister's residence in Baluwatar on Wednesday centered on the elections scheduled for March 5 next year.

According to participants, matters related to developments following the September 8-9 youth revolt, scrapping of the constitution and voting rights of Nepalis living abroad were also discussed.

Except for the CPN-UML, representatives of the seven other political parties were unanimous that there is no alternative to snap elections. The other parties represented in the dissolved House of Representatives voiced their commitment to the polls.

While leaving the meeting on Wednesday evening, CPN (Unified Socialist)...