Focus on Robust Security Management for Upcoming House of Representatives Election

Kathmandu. Emphasis has been placed on tight security management and strengthening for the upcoming House of Representatives Election 2082. At an interaction program held at the Police Headquarters on Wednesday, attended by stakeholders related to the election, former Chief Election Commissioner Bhojraj Pokharel stressed the need for optimal utilization of available resources to face challenges that may arise during the election period.

He emphasized that all stakeholder agencies must coordinate and collaborate to ensure a fear-free environment, prioritizing information gathering and analysis, and effectively implementing the security strategies and action plans formulated.

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dan Bahadur Karki stated that all stakeholders must realize their responsibilities and perform their duties in a coordinated manner according to security sensitivities to ensure the election is conducted in a fair and fear-free environment.

He mentioned that the suggestions, feedback, and input received from this interaction will significantly contribute to further strengthening and making election security more effective.

IGP Karki stated that the constructive suggestions received from this interaction will be helpful in addressing all challenges before and after the upcoming election by analyzing the security management of past elections.

At the program, Home Ministry Spokesperson and Joint Secretary of Security and Coordination Division, Anand Kafle, stated the need to work more actively to address potential risks and challenges during the election by minutely analyzing them.

He mentioned that the Ministry of Home Affairs is always active in providing necessary resources to the Nepal Police.

Senior Superintendent of Police Subash Chandra Bohora of the Nepal Police Headquarters Operations Department gave a presentation on topics including election security preparations and future strategies, manpower management, physical resource management, and security challenges/analysis.