Nepal, Oct. 31 -- awaited breakthrough emerged this week in Baluwatar. The first-ever tripartite meeting between the interim government, political parties and Gen Z representatives broke the ice between the established parties and Gen Z representatives. For over a month, mistrust and misunderstanding had driven a wedge between the old parties and the youngsters who took to the streets on September 8 and 9. Wednesday's dialogue has narrowed that gap.

The broad understanding that emerged from the meeting should be built upon. It was heartening to see the majority of actors assembled in Baluwater on Wednesday support the March 5 elections. At a time the country is in an uncertain political transition, there can be no better way out than thr...