Nepali Congress senior leader Ram Chandra Paudel has said that elections are essential to safeguard major political achievements made so far.

Speaking with journalists at the Biratnagar Airport on Saturday, leader Paudel said that elections should be held to protect democracy and federalism achieved through people’s revolution.

“Elections will be held in a free and fair manner across the country,” he claimed.

Saying that all the process related to elections have already been completed, the NC leaders urged one and all to take part in the polls.

Meanwhile, he suggested the Madhesi Morcha to support elections to make the alliance strong and take its agendas ahead.

He further said that the major political parties have been working seriously to address the demands of Morcha including passing the constitution amendment proposal with revision.

Leader Paudel said that provincial and parliamentary elections could be held together in November-December after holding local level elections in May.