Election Commission Accelerates Preparations for Upcoming House of Representatives Polls

Kathmandu. The Election Commission has been rapidly advancing preparations for the upcoming House of Representatives elections according to the set schedule. At a press conference held in Kathmandu on Sunday, Commission Spokesperson Narayan Prasad Bhattarai informed that the main priority in the past week has been the printing of ballot papers and voter lists.

According to the Commission, the printing of ballot papers for the Proportional Representation system has already been completed, while the printing of 3 million ballot papers for 25 districts under the First-Past-the-Post system has been finished so far. The Commission claims that the work for the remaining districts will be completed soon, as ballot papers are currently being printed at a rate of 1.2 to 1.5 million daily. Furthermore, Spokesperson Bhattarai stated that the printing of voter lists has reached the final stage and the lists for the entire country will be ready by next week.

He also informed that the Commission is actively ensuring compliance with the election code of conduct and is in the process of seeking clarification from individuals and organizations violating it. The Commission plans to launch a voter education program soon to inform voters about the voting process. 

The Commission clarified that since the issue of parliament reinstatement is under judicial consideration, it will refrain from commenting on it, emphasizing that its sole responsibility is to proceed according to the schedule.