Political parties have accused the government of not paying attention to creating an electoral environment. In a meeting called by the Election Commission on Thursday to discuss the House of Representatives elections, the parties expressed doubts about the possibility of free, fair and fearless elections unless the government provides assurances.

Party representatives had raised questions about whether the government should hold such a discussion, sometimes through the President and sometimes through the commission. Min Bishwakarma, head of the publicity department of the Nepali Congress, said that the government is increasingly distancing itself from political parties. ‘The minister who has taken responsibility for peace and security is himself making statements that will incite political parties.’ The government seems to be suffering from revenge, he said, ‘In such a situation, how can we trust that the government will create a healthy and clean environment and hold elections?’ Stating that there is no alternative to elections to bring the constitution back on track, he mentioned that his party is in favor of participating in the elections by keeping the legal and constitutional path open.

‘But elections are not just about elections. Where is the environment for that? There is no alternative to elections. But how can it be? This issue is on everyone’s mind now,’ he said, ‘Police weapons and bullets have been looted. Offices have been burned. It is a desperate situation.’ Shouldn't the government bring it back to a rhythm?' He said that the government's behavior of not taking action against those who commit looting and arson but taking revenge on political parties will not create an environment.

UML Vice President Guru Baral said that there is a lack of dialogue between the government and political parties. 'The responsibility of creating a pre-election environment lies with the government.' However, the government is moving in the opposite direction,' he added, 'It is busy setting limits on leaders and withholding passports. It gives orders to stop meetings and rallies. This does not create an environment for elections.' He said that if those who commit arson and looting in government offices, ministries, commercial establishments, and private voices are not brought under the ambit of action, confidence will not be created regarding peace and security. He expressed doubts that a large number of police weapons and bullets have reached the hands of undesirable elements and that there will be a fear-free election.

Stating that there is a constitutional question on the issue of dissolution of the House of Representatives, he said that the matter should be resolved in the Supreme Court. He said that the government should hold open discussions with the parties, saying that there is no 'confidence' in anyone regarding the elections.

Maoist leader Dev Gurung said that his party is ready to participate in the elections and the government should take the parties into confidence. 'The commission will manage the election.' Since the government has given the election date, its responsibility is greater. First, everyone should be assured of the peace and security situation,' he said, 'It seems that there is a vendetta against the parties.' This will disrupt the election. If the government fails to manage properly, the country will not have an election.'

Another Maoist leader, Leelamani Pokharel, mentioned that the election will not be possible due to non-partisan behavior. He said that there is suspicion that the government's priority is the election. He also said that there is a need for serious interaction between the party, the commission and the government.

Senior Vice President of Unified Socialists Rajendra Prasad Pandey said that the government, the commission and the political parties should sit together and discuss . ‘The government is needed in such discussions,’ he said, ‘There is no feeling that there will be a fair election . The government does not seem to be interested in creating an environment .’ He mentioned that since the government has taken the responsibility of holding the election, it is also its job to create the environment .

RPP General Secretary Rajendra Gurung accused the interim government formed for the election of not trying to communicate with the party . ‘It is the government’s job to guide political parties towards the election,’ he said . Gurung said that his party is ready to participate in the election, but it is the government’s responsibility to create a fearless environment and ensure peace and security for that .

Senior Vice President of Janata Pragatisheel Party Shivaji Yadav mentioned that doubts remain about the election in a situation where the morale of the security agencies, employees and the judiciary to conduct the election is weak . ‘The election should be held in a free, fair and fearless environment . For that, it is necessary to boost the morale of everyone, starting from the security agencies,' he said, 'It is the responsibility of the government to provide that guarantee.'