Overview
- President Ram Chandra Paudel issued an ordinance amending voter rules to allow 16- and 17-year-olds to register, based on the interim cabinet’s recommendation.
- General elections are scheduled for March 5, 2026, with the government coordinating with the Election Commission on manpower, budget, security and logistics to ensure free, fair and fear-free polls.
- Karki called on citizens, parties, civil society and the media to help maintain a peaceful environment and to choose representatives who reflect youth aspirations.
- A three-member commission led by retired judge Gauri Bahadur Karki has three months to investigate protest violence, and the prime minister pledged stern action against those found responsible.
- Reports on casualties from the Gen‑Z unrest vary, with outlets citing between 59 and 74 deaths as the official probe proceeds.