India, Sept. 13 -- President Ramchandra Poudel on Saturday urged all sides to cooperate in conducting a fresh poll to elect the House of Representatives on March 5.

The Himalayan nation witnessed a massive political turmoil over the past few days when violent protests against the social media ban soon spiralled into an anti-corruption demonstration, leading to the toppling of ex-PM KP Sharma Oli-led government.

He asked all stakeholders to maintain calm and support the interim government in completing their tenure until the election is held.

Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki was sworn in on Thursday as the interim Prime Minister of Nepal, becoming the country's first woman to hold the post after days of violent protest and turbulence....