In an address marking the 76th National Democracy Day in Kathmandu on Thursday, Prime Minister Sushila Karki has called for an immediate institutional reform, warning that failure to act would make rebellion inevitable.
Speaking at Tundikhel on Thursday, the Prime Minister—who assumed office following the historic Gen Z-led protests in September 2025—linked the "lofty ideals" of the constitution directly to the "price of vegetables in the kitchen." She argued that democracy has failed if it remains a technicality while ordinary citizens suffer from corruption and inequality.
PM Karki warned that the energy and "moral indignation" of the youth cannot be suppressed. She stated that the migration of Nepali youth is a direct result of a system dominated by a limited class.
Acknowledging the September 8–9 movement that toppled the previous administration, she described the uprising as a legitimate question directed at "structures that failed to hear the grievances of the people."
With the general election scheduled for March 5, Karki declared the upcoming vote a "door to a new era," promising a free, fair, and fear-free environment.
The Prime Minister called for deep introspection on why the gains of 1951, 1960, and 1990 were repeatedly lost, blaming a "cycle of dominance" and "nepotism" that has eroded public trust.
"The true reflection of democracy should be seen in the joyful smiles of ordinary people and in the carefree sleep they enjoy each night," PM Karki remarked, emphasizing that procedure should never be used as a tool for "delay, harassment, and distress."
The address signals a shift in tone for the interim government as it nears the final stretch before the March elections, placing the burden of change squarely on the shoulders of the next Parliament to move beyond "beautifully crafted words" and toward "equitable justice."
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