nepal Voting Age: The interim government of Nepal has announced a big gift to the youth of the country. Prime Minister Sushila Karki announced in her first address on Thursday that the right to vote in Nepal has been reduced from 18 years to 16 years.
Karki has taken this decision to connect more and more youth with the government after the recent Gen Z movement.
Sushila Karki, in her first address as Prime Minister, expressed her commitment to the promise of holding elections early. Apart from this, he informed about changes in the voter rules for the elections. He told that he has taken this decision in view of the demand of Gen Z organizations.
Nepalis living abroad also have rights
Nepal’s Prime Minister has announced that the government has started the process of amending the law to give voting rights to Nepali citizens living abroad. He assured the public that in the near future, overseas Nepali citizens will also be able to vote, and necessary legal changes are being made for this.
Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki said in her address that instructions have been given to the Money Laundering Investigation Department to investigate the money recovered from the houses of the leaders during the Gen Z protests. Soon after his speech, the Election Commission of Nepal took a major decision by reducing the minimum voting age from 18 years to 16 years. The Commission has appealed to the youth to register in the electoral roll and participate in the democratic process.
Citizens should participate enthusiastically in elections
Sushila Karki also said in her address that to overcome the complex political situation of the country, the government has started preparations for the general elections. He said that after meeting with the officials of the Election Commission, a plan has been made on the necessary manpower, budget, election material, security and legal arrangements. In the end, he appealed to all Nepali citizens to enthusiastically participate in the upcoming House of Representatives elections and elect representatives who understand the changing aspirations of the youth and can represent them properly.