Nepal Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Friday said the army will have a crucial role in ensuring the peaceful conduct of the parliamentary polls scheduled for March 5 next year.
Her remarks came a day after President Ramchandra Paudel endorsed the Cabinet decision to mobilise the army for the upcoming general elections.
During an inspection of the Army Headquarters at Bhadrakali, Karki underlined that the force carries a major responsibility in helping the government hold the polls in a free, fair and fear-free environment.
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