Civil society leaders have urged all sides to act responsibly, warning that Nepal is navigating a critical moment in which confusion, misinformation, and demands beyond the government’s constitutional mandate could further destabilize the country.
In a statement issued on Thursday, Kedar Bhakta Mathema, speaking on behalf of the group, said the challenges that emerged after the Generation-Z (Nava Yuwa) movement on August 23 and 24 require calm and constructive engagement from every stakeholder.
“At this fragile moment, placing demands on a government elected with a specific mandate—and pushing political, group-driven, or personal agendas under various pretexts—will only weaken the nation further,” the statement said.
The leaders cautioned that attempts to obstruct the government by advancing partisan or group-based interests would contribute to deeper national instability. They also warned that failing to hold the general elections scheduled for February 21 could create a constitutional vacuum with long-term consequences for the country, calling on all sides to show restraint.
The appeal emphasized the need to end corruption, nepotism, favoritism, and misgovernance, and to steer Nepal toward stronger systems of accountability. It urged citizens, political actors, and institutions to focus on the upcoming elections, arguing that constitutional processes can move forward only through timely polls and that political parties will regain meaningful direction through them.
Civil society leaders called on the government and the Election Commission to ensure that elections are conducted in a free, fair, and fear-free environment. They also warned the government against any actions that could negatively influence the electoral atmosphere.
The statement further appealed to civil society groups, political forces, the media, youth, and various professional organizations to play a supportive role in ensuring the successful and peaceful conduct of the upcoming elections.
