Former Chief Election Commissioner Bhojraj Pokharel has suggested that the government, which has been given the main responsibility of elections, should not interfere in far-reaching matters. Speaking to Kantipur, Pokharel stressed that the government formed under the leadership of former Chief Justice Sushila Karki was formed in a difficult and uncomfortable situation, but there was no alternative to focusing on the elections.

Pokharel made this comment at a time when controversy has erupted over the Karki-led government's decision to recall ambassadors, grant tax exemptions and open the import of Euro 3 standard vehicles. 'The main agenda of the current government is the election. There are two or three other agendas, but the main agenda is 21 Falgun,' Pokharel said. 'Other far-reaching or controversial matters should not be paid attention to.'

He said that four things are most important for the election. 'First, the political environment. Elections are also a game, and the game cannot be played until the political environment is created or the players come to the field. Therefore, the political environment is the most important,' he said. 'Second, the kind of security complexity that exists now. The security apparatus is demoralized. How to increase their trust? I see this as a challenge. Third, he said that the Gen-G movement, including some aspects of the election, should make extensive improvements.'

He claimed that another challenge is time. "I saw that the political environment was somewhat confused at first. In recent days, the government has started some work by opening the door to discussions with parties to collaborate," he said. "This effort should be intensified."