KATHMANDU, Sep 20: Senior Nepali Congress (NC) leader Dr. Shekhar Koirala has said that although the dissolution of the House of Representatives (HoR) may not be constitutionally valid, it was the right move to prevent the country from further harm. He described the dissolution as a circumstantial decision by the President aimed at controlling further damage to the people and the nation.
“Not everything happens strictly according to the constitution during such times. Even if it is unconstitutional, elections have been announced with minimal deviation from the constitution and minimal harm,” he said.
Speaking at a press conference held at his residence in Biratnagar on Saturday — which had also been torched during the Gen-Z movement — Dr. Koirala emphasized that there are no options left other than holding elections within the stipulated timeframe.
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Dr. Koirala stated that the current government's sole responsibility is to conduct free and fair elections, and that the country must get back on track through the democratic electoral process. He urged all NC cadres to prepare for the scheduled election on March 5, 2026.
Dr. Koirala acknowledged that the rise of the Gen-Z movement was the result of failures by political parties and the government, particularly in addressing corruption and poor governance. He also demanded a fair investigation into the violent incidents that occurred during the protests on September 8 and 9.
“The country was pushed into chaos in just eight hours. As a parliamentarian, I must take responsibility — and as citizens, so must you,” Dr Koirala said, while adding that the NC must actively promote youth participation.
Dr. Koirala appeared emotional while speaking about the attack on his family home, saying it was not just private property but also a symbol of Nepal’s democratic movement and historical heritage. “This house doesn’t just belong to Shekhar Koirala. It has stood against autocracy since the Rana regime. This is the house from where Krishna Prasad Koirala sent a torn vest to the then Rana Prime Minister Chandra Shamsher as a protest. Where were you all when this house was burning?” he asked.
Despite the house being reduced to ashes, he pledged to rise again from the ruins and continue the fight for democracy. Dr. Koirala also dismissed calls to abolish provinces and introduce a directly elected executive system, stating that such demands are not compatible with the current constitution.
