Election Commission Prioritizes Female Participation in All Stages of Electoral Process

Kathmandu. The Election Commission is prioritizing female participation in every stage of the electoral process by implementing a gender inclusion policy. In accordance with the directives of the constitution and law, the commission has appointed gender liaison officers for political parties, polling stations, and within the commission itself to ensure inclusive elections.

Election Commissioner Dr. Janaki Kumari Tuladhar stated that the commission is always committed to conducting gender-inclusive elections as directed by the constitution and law. Commissioner Dr. Tuladhar also clarified that the Election Commission has requested every political party to send women as their election liaison officers.

She mentioned that due to the commission's initiative, most parties now have women serving as liaison officers. Dr. Tuladhar further stated that the commission has appointed gender liaison officers in all 753 local levels to establish information contact points at 6,743 polling stations.

She clarified that the commission is alert and serious about making polling stations friendly to women and persons with disabilities. For the House of Representatives election on Falgun 21, 21 female election officers have been deployed, including three chief election officers and 18 election officers.