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Karki Directs Nepal Army to Draw Up Election Security Plan for March 5 Polls

The push follows presidential approval for military mobilisation, with emphasis on close coordination with police.

Overview

  • During an inspection at Army Headquarters in Bhadrakali, Prime Minister Sushila Karki received a briefing on current threats and an election security mobilisation model.
  • She urged the force to develop a clear action plan to ensure public safety, support police operations, and allow political activities without hindrance.
  • Karki instructed the army to work with other agencies to recover looted weapons and apprehend prisoners who escaped during the Gen Z protests.
  • She called for close operational coordination with the Nepal Police and the Armed Police Force, drawing on lessons from past elections and addressing sensitivities around the polls.
  • The directives came a day after President Ramchandra Paudel endorsed the Cabinet decision to mobilise the army, with senior ministers and the army chief present at the inspection.