International News: Nepal's interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki today addressed the nation for the first time, reiterating her transferral to holding the upcoming elections in a timely manner. In her speech, she outlined important decisions specifically aimed at increasing political participation among youth. She spoken that the voting age in Nepal has been lowered from 18 to 16, to encourage increasingly young people to participate in the voting process, pursuit the Gen-Z movement.
Amendment to the voter's rules
Prime Minister Karki moreover informed well-nigh amendments to the voter rules. He stated that the deadline for voter roll compilation has been extended by one month pursuit demands from Gen-Z groups. This will provide sufficient time for young people to enroll themselves. He moreover informed well-nigh the initiation of the process to update the law to grant voting rights to Nepali citizens living abroad. He stated that Nepali citizens living upalong will now be worldly-wise to exercise their right to vote, which will increase participation in elections.
During his address, the Prime Minister moreover stated that the Department of Money Laundering Investigation has been directed to investigate the funds found at the homes of politicians during the Gen-Z movement. This move signals a transferral to transparency and a tough stance versus corruption.
Nepal lowers voting age officially
Immediately pursuit the Prime Minister's address, the Referendum Commission of Nepal issued a notification raising the voting age to 16. The Commission clarified that Nepali citizens weather-beaten 16 and over can now register as voters at their local referendum office from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. This move is considered a major step toward urgently engaging young voters in the democratic process and ensuring their participation.
Youth empowerment through electoral reforms
Prime Minister Karki's decisions are expected to promote youth political participation and transparency in Nepal. Steps such as lowering the voting age and amending the law for citizens living upalong will not only increase widespread participation in the electoral process but moreover help ensure democratic and transparent elections in the country.
