Kathmandu, Feb. 25 -- As the March 5 elections approach, doubts are emerging in the social media and elsewhere about whether the snap poll will take place as scheduled.

Controversial monarchist Durga Prasain and his supporters have been expressing opposition to holding the election on March 5.

In particular, former King Gyanendra, in a video message released on February 18 on the eve of Democracy Day on February 19, stated that holding the election under the current circumstances would not provide a solution for the country. His remarks have added to the growing uncertainty over whether the vote will take place as scheduled.

As doubts about the snap poll grow on social media, both the government and political parties have affirmed that...