Election Commission Establishes Joint Election Operation Center Ahead of General Elections

Kathmandu. To ensure the upcoming House of Representatives election is conducted in a clean, fair, and fear-free environment, the Election Commission established the 'Joint Election Operation Center' (JEOC) starting Sunday. Acting Chief Election Commissioner Ram Prasad Bhandari formally inaugurated the center during a program held at the Commission's office in Kantipath.

This center, which will operate under the coordination of the Commission's Secretary, will include representatives from the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Nepali Army, Nepal Police, Armed Police Force, and the National Investigation Department. This mechanism has been created with the objective of collecting information received from election officer offices across the country and obtaining immediate updates on the election situation through direct coordination with security agencies.

According to Acting Chief Commissioner Bhandari, any security challenges or technical problems arising in the constituencies will be immediately resolved through the coordination of the center. The Commission is confident that the experienced personnel mobilized at the center will effectively address potential complexities.

Meanwhile, Bhandari also informed that a large number of complaints related to the election have been received by the Commission so far and these are currently under detailed review. The Commission is prepared to take action against anyone violating the code of conduct in accordance with the law.