High-Level Security Committee Concludes No Security Challenges Ahead of Elections

Kathmandu. The High-Level Election Security Committee has concluded that no security challenges have been observed so far for the elections.

The meeting of the High-Level Election Security Committee held at the Election Commission on Tuesday concluded that the security arrangements for the elections are robust and no challenges are apparent. During the meeting, the heads of the security agencies briefed on the state of peace and security in the country for the elections.

Election Commission Spokesperson Narayan Prasad Bhattarai informed that potential security challenges for the elections and their appropriate resolution were discussed in the meeting.

Spokesperson Bhattarai stated that the heads of the security agencies reported that peace and security are strong for the elections and that the environment is conducive for voters to cast their ballots fearlessly, allowing political parties to conduct their activities peacefully.

He mentioned that local administration's proactiveness prevented any untoward incidents in some locations and that the atmosphere everywhere is becoming election-focused.

Spokesperson Bhattarai said that the Commission has recommended to the government to grant three days of public holiday for easy travel to and from home for voting, expressing confidence that this will lead to active participation in voting.