Because of Oli, the election scheduled for Falgun 21 may not take place: Ghanashyam Bhusal

Kathmandu — Former minister and leader Ghanashyam Bhusal has remarked that KP Sharma Oli, chairman of the CPN-UML, is the only obstacle to the upcoming election scheduled for Falgun 21.

He says there is no internal or external reason to postpone or cancel the election announced by the interim government.

Bhusal noted that after the Gen-Z movement, the previous government and parliament were dissolved, and a caretaker government under Sushila Karki was formed — which has set the election date for Falgun 21.

Some political parties argue that the interim government has failed to create a conducive environment for elections. Meanwhile, the UML is pushing for the agenda of parliamentary restoration, and within the Nepali Congress there is division. But other parties are ready to contest the election.

In an interview with a news agency, Bhusal announced that his group will run in the election alongside Netra Bikram Chand–led CPN (Pasang). He said they will enter the election with a clear agenda, as their party already exists.

Bhusal insisted that Oli is the only real barrier to holding the election. He is confident that no other factor could derail it.

He argued that once all parties have done their campaigning, Oli will have no option but to participate, saying:

“We already have a party. We will face the upcoming election with a strong agenda. We are clear that we will take part. We will go to the election even with the Biplav group. For election, only Oli is the barrier. No other reason can stop the election.”

Bhusal acknowledged that Oli might be reluctant to contest, but believes political pressure from the country, society, and citizens will force him to.

He added that from the government’s preparedness and the current political environment, there is no justification to postpone or cancel the election.

Bhusal criticized Oli’s current posturing, suggesting that in the end, Oli will have to come to the polls. He predicts that the electorate, the political landscape, and civil society will “tear him down” — compelling him to participate.