Kathmandu, Dec. 5 -- A group of prominent civil society leaders has called on all stakeholders including the government to ensure that the upcoming national elections are held on the scheduled date, warning that any delay could push the country towards prolonged instability.

Issuing a public appeal on Friday, the group stressed that all sides must work to remove obstacles and focus entirely on holding the elections on March 5, 2026. They argued that timely polls are essential to keep the constitutional process alive and to provide political parties with "unhampered and meaningful momentum."

The appeal comes as the country continues to grapple with a sensitive political environment following the "Gen-Z movement" of 8-9 September. The sta...