Kathmandu, Dec. 20 -- Prime Minister Sushila Karki has brushed off rumours about the postponement or cancellation of the March 5 elections.

In her special address on completing 100 days in office as prime minister, she said, "I want to assure you that rumours about postponing or cancelling the election are completely baseless and misleading. This government is steadfast on its determination to conduct the elections on time, fairly and in an environment free of fear."

There are rumours that even political parties do not want parliamentary elections on March 5 and that preparations by the Election Commission for the polls have been insufficient. Moreover many party leaders and analysts cast doubt on the country's overall security situatio...