Election Office to Launch Voter Education Program Across Jumla's 60 Wards Ahead of Parliamentary Polls

Jumla. As the House of Representatives election scheduled for February 21 approaches, the Election Office is preparing to launch a voter education program across all eight local levels and 60 wards in the district. It has been announced that the voter education program will be conducted in all 60 wards of the district from February 3 to 17.

According to the circular from the central office of the Election Commission, one voter education volunteer will be appointed in each ward of the district from individuals who have passed at least SEE or equivalent, such as Early Childhood Development Facilitators, Maternal Health Workers, local health volunteers, or personnel from Community Study Centers, informed District Election Officer Dipendra Kandel.

The central office of the Commission has sent a procedure directing that priority be given to individuals with prior experience as voter education workers or election education volunteers in any previous election when appointing these volunteers.

Election Officer Kandel stated, "The objective of the special voter education program is to develop a responsible and aware voting culture by providing accurate, factual, and useful information to the general voters." He added that the main goal of this program is also to enhance the participation of general voters in the voting process and reduce the number of invalid votes.

The program aims to clearly inform voters about the voting process, explain the correct way to use the ballot paper, and caution them about matters to be mindful of while voting. Election Officer Kandel expressed confidence that if the voter education program is conducted effectively, it will be easier for voters to cast their ballots, and the problem of invalid votes will decrease significantly.

The total number of registered voters in the district for the election is 71,739. The District Election Office, Jumla, stated that among the total voters, there are 34,280 female voters and 37,459 male voters.