Kathmandu, Dec 20 — Nepal’s Prime Minister Sushila Karki says her government has taken decisive steps to control wasteful expenditure and enforce financial discipline during its first 100 days in office.

Addressing the nation on the completion of the government’s 100-day term, Prime Minister Karki said public money had been protected by withdrawing unauthorised benefits enjoyed by former and current officials.

She said more than 500 security personnel and vehicles deployed against regulations had been recalled, while 38 unnecessary government offices were shut down and 323 vacant posts abolished, reducing the state’s financial burden.

According to the Prime Minister, the government has reprioritised a budget worth Rs 119 billion, redirecting funds towards large-scale development projects. She also announced the implementation of an Integrated Business Revival Plan aimed at supporting struggling entrepreneurs.

The Prime Minister said over 50,000 public complaints had been addressed through the “Hello Government” service, while Kathmandu now receives 200 million litres of Melamchi drinking water daily. An additional 101 megawatts of electricity has been added to the national grid.

Referring to the recent Gen-Z-led protests, Prime Minister Karki acknowledged that while the movement created unrest, the government had taken its underlying message seriously.

“The beauty of a vibrant democracy lies in resolving crises through dialogue and the ballot, not street violence,” she said.

She stated that preparations for the upcoming parliamentary elections were complete, with an Integrated Election Security Plan approved and the Nepali Army deployment ensured.

The Prime Minister said most of the 1,342 weapons looted during the protests had been recovered, along with an additional 32 illegal firearms seized by police. She added that 465 damaged police offices had been restored, strengthening national security.

She also confirmed that the government has secured Rs 6.73 billion for the Election Commission and amended voter registration laws, enabling 837,000 young voters to be added even after the election date announcement.

“More than 18.1 million citizens now hold the key to shaping the country’s future,” she said, noting that 114 political parties are participating in the electoral process.

Prime Minister Karki said the country had returned to stability following the deadly incidents of September 23 and 24, with those killed declared martyrs and support measures initiated for the injured and affected families. Reconstruction of damaged infrastructure has begun through a dedicated Reconstruction Fund.

Addressing concerns over election security, she firmly rejected rumours of postponement.

“The parliamentary election scheduled for February 21, 2026, is no longer just a date — it is the only path to stability and a new era for Nepal,” she said. “This government is rock-solid in holding free, fair and fearless elections on time.”

She emphasised that elections were not about victory or defeat but about strengthening democracy and good governance.

In a message to young protesters, Prime Minister Karki urged them to channel their aspirations through the ballot box.

“Street protests raise questions, but ballots provide solutions. The state guarantees the security of every vote,” she said.

The Prime Minister concluded by stating that investigations into corruption and abuse of power are now proceeding independently, regardless of political influence.

“No position or power grants immunity from the law,” she said, adding that the government is determined to dismantle collusion, corruption and misuse of public resources. Calling for national unity, she said peace and stability were essential for prosperity, urging all citizens to work together to ensure the upcoming election becomes a turning point in Nepal’s political history.