President Bidya Devi Bhandari on January 18 said that a fresh mandate is must for peace, stability and development in the country, reports Republica. Receiving the annual report of the Election Commission (EC) at a programme organized at the Office of President in Sheetal Niwas, President Bhandari said that it is necessary to conduct the elections to the House of Representatives (HoR) on the slated dates as a fresh mandate is essential for peace, stability and development.