Kathmandu, Dec 7: Prime Minister Sushila Karki and former President Bidya Devi Bhandari had a meeting at the former’s office in Singha Durbar today.
Former President Bhandari engaged in discussions with Prime Minister Karki following an assessment of the structures at Singha Durbar, which sustained damage during the Gen Z protests on September 9.
According to the Prime Minister’s Secretariat, the two discussed current political matters concerning the nation.
Former President Bhandari urged Prime Minister Sushila Karki to conduct the upcoming election on the announced date (March 5, 2026) in a free, fair, and fear-free manner.
According to Minister for Communications and Information Technology Jagadish Kharel, who briefed the media by citing Bhandari’s remarks, the former President Bhandari made this request during a meeting held on Sunday at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers in Singha Durbar.
Minister Kharel further stated that the former President expressed strong approval of the government’s initiatives. He added that Bhandari also urged the government to proceed in a manner that ensures the timely completion of the election and expressed her commitment to extending any necessary support.
During the meeting, Prime Minister Karki apprised Bhandari of the government’s ongoing efforts to curb corruption and promote good governance.
Gen-Z movement’s violent incidents were among the most tragic
Meanwhile, Former President Bidya Devi Bhandari has stated that the arson, looting, and vandalism that occurred during the Gen-Z movement on September 9 (Bhadra 24) constitute one of the most tragic incidents in the country’s history.
Speaking to journalists following her inspection of the current condition of Singha Durbar on Sunday, she remarked that the destruction inflicted upon government buildings was deeply distressing.
She expressed sorrow over the vandalism, arson, and looting that took place during the protests, noting that witnessing the present state of Singha Durbar had been particularly painful. She further expressed confidence that the government would expedite the reconstruction of the damaged structures and restore them to their earlier condition.
Former President Bhandari stated, “The events of September 9 — marked by vandalism, arson, and looting of government buildings — were profoundly saddening. I came here to assess the situation firsthand, and seeing the condition here has caused great sorrow. I hope the government will promptly rebuild these structures and restore them to their original state.”
Reiterating her concerns, Mrs Bhandari emphasized that vandalism, arson, and looting are deeply tragic for the Nepali people, noting that such incidents are unprecedented in Nepal’s history and should never be repeated. #nepal #PM #president
