Kathmandu: Nepal's newly-appointed Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Monday said her interim government is committed to holding the general elections on the scheduled time.

Karki, 73, became prime minister on September 12, ending days of political uncertainty after the ouster of Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli following violent protests by a youth-led Gen Z group against his government over corruption and a ban on social media.

In a message on the occasion of Bada Dashain, Karki on Monday assured that the elections for the House of Representatives will be held on time, according to the Himalayan Times newspaper.

Bada Dashain, also known as 'Vijaya Dashami, is one of Nepal's most widely-celebrated Hindu festivals.

Extending her greetings on the occasion, Prime Minister Karki wished peace, h

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