59 Polling Stations in Sunsari Declared Highly Sensitive Ahead of Elections

Sunsari. Fifty-nine polling stations in Sunsari have been listed as highly sensitive. Most of the polling stations listed as highly sensitive are located in local levels bordering India.

According to the detailed security plan prepared by the District Security Committee, among the 12 local levels, Sunsari's Barju, Harinagar, Devangunj, Koshi, and Bhokraha Rural Municipalities have been deemed highly sensitive in terms of security. The District Administration Office, Sunsari, stated that all polling stations in these border areas are highly sensitive from a security perspective.

In Sunsari, in addition to the southern region, six polling stations in Duhabi Municipality have been placed on the highly sensitive list. Similarly, three polling stations in Gadhi Rural Municipality, four polling stations in Inaruwa 9, and the Himli Secondary School Deurali polling station in Dharan 5 have been listed as highly sensitive.

The Sunsari administration views the southern open border of the district as the main security challenge targeted for the elections. The District Administration Office stated that coordination with Indian counterparts has led to tightened security at the border crossings. The administration announced that two-way checking has been increased targeting movement across the border.

The administration stated that vigilance has been increased considering potential threats from suspicious activities and criminal elements crossing the border. Keeping in mind the maintenance of religious harmony and the prevention of undesirable acts, the administration in Sunsari has been continuously organizing all-party and multi-stakeholder meetings.

The administration stated that emphasis has been placed on the implementation of the code of conduct and security arrangements, particularly considering the potential friction between the Janataganj Movement (JGM) and older political parties. The District Administration Office announced that the Nepal Army, Armed Police Force, and Nepal Police, along with election police, have been deployed for the overall peace and security of the district.

In Sunsari, which has 4 constituencies, 166 polling stations and 591 polling centers have been designated for the election on Falgun 21. According to the District Election Office, Sunsari, the total number of eligible voters in the district is 580,945. – News Agency Nepal