The country has entered the election cycle with the parties submitting their closed lists for the proportional representation. At this time, the list of candidates for the proportional representation, their political and professional backgrounds, and the priorities given in the list are being analyzed everywhere. With this, the election schedule has touched the common people.

Because, the people have got candidates for the proportional representation. This process will be completed when the candidates' claims and objections are made public and the final closed list is made public. On the other hand, with the distribution of tickets and registration of candidacies for the direct route, the election discussion will reach its peak. At that time, all other political issues in the country will be of secondary priority.

The role of the government, Election Commission, parties and all stakeholders, who have succeeded in bringing in the heat of the election amidst the background of uncertainty expressed until a few days ago, is commendable. All the aforementioned parties should play their due role from their respective fields to move the remaining agenda forward in a sensible manner. This will lead us to a safe destination.

On 27 Bhadra, after former Chief Justice Sushila Karki became the Prime Minister, the House of Representatives was dissolved on her recommendation and the election date was set for 21 Falgun. However, there was a suspicion that the election would be held due to resentment towards traditional political parties, different perspectives on the Gen-G movement, conflict between Gen-G and political parties, and the upcoming political parties' own 'roadmaps'.

Experts were warning that if there was no election, the country would fall into a political quagmire, the transition period would be prolonged, political and social conflicts would increase, the achievements made by the constitution would be lost, and the aspirations of Gen-G would not be fulfilled. Such warnings were not far from the truth.

That is why the election on 21 Falgun was also indispensable for the protection of the constitution and the system and achievements made by it. The increasing certainty of the election has strengthened the possibility of the country finding a safe exit. Its conclusion will be known once the voting is completed in a safe and fair manner on 21 Falgun.

All other parties in the election are referees or spectators, while political parties are players. Due to the different views on the Gen-G movement, some parties seemed to be averse to the election. For example, the UML, the second largest party in the dissolved House of Representatives and the party that led the government during the Gen-G movement, was constantly expressing doubts about the election. It was prioritizing the restoration of the House of Representatives, saying that the election would not be held.

Its desire for restoration has not ended, but it has also entered the election. Gen-G activists also expressed doubts about the election because of the many conditions it imposed. After the agreement reached with the government on 24 Mangs, a large part of Gen-G seems committed to the election. This generation seems to have increased its belief that their wishes can be fulfilled even in the post-election situation. This belief in democracy and its process is also positive.

The election is being held for everyone to gain legitimacy by getting their agenda approved by the people. An agenda expressed through any other means can be a subject of discussion, differences of opinion can be expressed, but only after being approved by the people does it gain political strength. It gains life. It can enter the parliament as the voice and aspirations of the people. At this time, traditional and newly opened political parties are ready to go to the people with their agendas.

This is positive. Not only that, the parties have also accelerated the process of unity by reducing the differences between them. Some time ago, various communist components including the Maoists and Unified Socialists formed the Nepali Communist Party.

Recently, the National Independent Party has united with Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balendra Shah and the Ujjwal Nepal Party. Similarly, JSP Nepal and LOSPA Nepal have also united. Unity before the election also strengthens the self-confidence of parties that share similar views and the people who believe in them.

The role of the President, Prime Minister, ministers, and the Election Commission is also significant in ensuring that the election is held. The President and the Commission played a role in bringing about reconciliation between the government and parties. The Prime Minister herself interacted with the leaders. The ministers also interacted with the parties. Meaningful dialogue is what makes democracy dynamic. When dialogue increases, mutual misunderstandings decrease. This belief has been proven again.