Kathmandu, Dec. 27 -- Prime Minister Sushila Karki has called on major political parties to ensure the upcoming House of Representatives election-being held in challenging circumstances-is carried out successfully.

During a discussion with chiefs of the Nepali Congress, the CPN-UML and the Nepali Communist Party at the prime minister's official residence in Baluwatar on Saturday, the prime minister urged them to participate actively in the polls and help create a conducive environment for that.

Karki told the leaders that the election must be viewed as an investment in the nation's future and as a necessary step towards securing a stable and durable democracy. She emphasised that holding successful elections is a shared responsibility....