Kathmandu, March 2 -- Nepal's interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Monday called on voters to participate in the March 5 election for the Nepal House of Representatives.

Addressing the nation, Karki said Nepal stood at a "historic and important juncture" and appealed to citizens to cast their ballots.

"You all remember the time when I took on this responsibility. The situation after the Gen-Z movement was complex, sensitive and challenging. There was anger among the youth on the streets, fear in everyone's mind, and the future of the country was uncertain. Our first duty was to manage that difficult transition, guide the country away from a violent turn toward a peaceful path, and return it to the constitutional framework. Today, I a...