Nepal, Jan. 11 -- The CPN-UML has concluded that democracy in Nepal is currently under threat. This assessment was made during the party's ongoing second Central Committee meeting, following the Gen Z movement and the political developments that ensued.

The Central Committee meeting began on Saturday as the government pushes to hold elections, coinciding with the Nepali Congress's special general convention starting Sunday. During the meeting, UML Chairperson KP Sharma Oli described democracy as being in crisis. He urged party members to remain mobilized and prepared for elections, emphasizing the need to intensify organizational and electoral readiness.

Oli said that through the party's vigilant and active role, and with the efforts of...