Kathmandu, Sept. 14 -- President Ramchandra Paudel has appealed to all sides to support the process of holding the House of Representatives elections scheduled for March 5.

The statement comes hours after immediate past chief whips of major political parties issued a statement and demanded the restoration of the dissolved House of Representatives.

Upon the recommendation of the prime minister of the interim government, Sushila Karki, President Paudel on Friday night dissolved Parliament.

Issuing a statement on Saturday evening, Paudel made an appeal to all concerned to take advantage of "this hard-earned opportunity with wisdom, win the hearts of the people", and contribute to the successful conduct of the upcoming elections.

In his s...