Speaking exclusively to ANI, Rijal said that given the current challenges and limited resources, the government must not hesitate to reach out to neighbouring countries, particularly India, for assistance in managing logistics for the polls.
In an exclusive interview with ANI, Rijal said that the interim government led by Prime Minister Sushila Karki must gain the confidence of political parties to successfully conduct the polls.
Meanwhile, in Delhi, while Congress leader Sandeep Dixit welcomed the initiative by the government, he also mentioned that India should insist that other countries also speak to Pakistan to make the country stop its terror activities.
J-K CM Omar Abdullah condemned the Pahalgam firing, calling it an abomination and expressing sympathy for the victims. Congress and NC leaders also denounced the attack and urged the government to conduct a thorough investigation and take swift action.
National Conference Additional General Secretary and former minister, Ajay Kumar Sadhotra, paid a visit in Udhampur near Jakhani on Sunday, where he met with the National Conference leaders and activists.
Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) leader Sheikh Bashir Ahmad on Monday condemned the grenade attack on civilians in the valley who were busy shopping at a weekly market. He said that some forces want to derail democracy in Jammu and Kashmir and they should be exposed.
Jammu and Kashmir (J-K) Minister and National Conference (NC) leader Javed Ahmed Rana said on Thursday that they are not only "boycotting" the Union Territory (UT) Foundation Day but also "rejecting" it.
Earlier in the day, J&K LG Manoj Sinha questioned Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and other National Conference (NC) leaders for not attending the sixth Union UT Foundation Day celebrations on Thursday.
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha slammed Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and other National Conference (NC) leaders for not attending the Union Territory (UT) Foundation Day celebrations on Thursday.
National Conference leader Sheikh Bashir Ahmad on Wednesday said that the new government in Jammu and Kashmir will fulfill people's expectations. He stated that unemployment and inflation are major issues in the valley and that Article 370 must be restored.
The President's rule in Jammu and Kashmir was revoked on Sunday, clearing the way for the formation of a new government following the recently concluded assembly elections in the Union Territory.