National Human Rights Commission Discusses Election Security and Rights Protection with Security Chiefs

Kathmandu. The National Human Rights Commission held discussions with the heads and officials of all four security agencies regarding preparations for the security arrangements of the House of Representatives election and the protection of human rights during the election.

The Commission held discussions with the heads and officials of the security agencies on Monday. During the discussion, the Commission's Chairman, Tap Bahadur Magar, requested information regarding the security arrangements for voters, candidates, observers, monitors, and all personnel deployed in the election, as well as the work being done for the protection of human rights.

During the program, the heads and officials of the security agencies informed the Commission that preparations are underway with high morale from the security agencies to conduct the election despite the shortage of necessary support materials required by the security bodies.

Commission's Assistant Spokesperson Shyam Babu Kafle stated that the Commission has also directed the government to make appropriate arrangements for necessary communication, security, and transportation materials related to election security to ensure that the election scheduled for the upcoming Falgun 21 is conducted in a clean, fair, and fear-free environment.