Election Materials Distributed to All Polling Stations in Kaski for Upcoming By-Election

Kaski. Election materials for all 365 polling stations in Kaski district for the House of Representatives by-election scheduled for this Falgun 21 have been delivered. The Provincial Election Office, Pokhara, announced on Monday that election materials, including ballot papers, have been dispatched to all centers.

Provincial Election Officer Narayan Dhakal stated that the Chief Polling Officers and Assistant Polling Officers of the respective polling stations have collected the election materials from the election office and proceeded to their stations. "All preparations for the election in the district are complete, and only voting remains. The Chief Polling Officers and Assistant Polling Officers have collected the materials, including ballot papers, and reached their polling stations. There are no issues regarding peace, security, or otherwise in the district. Preparations have been made for ballot paper transportation and counting," said Provincial Election Officer Dhakal.

Gunaraj Adhikari, the Chief Polling Officer at the Chandrajyoti Basic School polling station in Pokhara-32, said that they arrived at the polling station with all materials on Monday evening. He mentioned that they are working with high morale and enthusiasm to conduct the election. "We are excited about the election; our team of staff and security personnel has reached the polling station. On Tuesday and Wednesday, we will carry out necessary tasks such as posting notices and holding all-party meetings at the polling station," Adhikari said.

A total of 2,190 staff members will be deployed across 153 polling stations and 363 polling centers, including two temporary polling centers in Kaski. The Chief Polling Officer has the provision to appoint three volunteers for election day at the polling station.

According to the staff deployment directive for the election, polling stations with fewer than 500 voters will have five staff members: one Chief Polling Officer, one Assistant Polling Officer, three assistant staff, and one support staff. Furthermore, 1,092 volunteers will be deployed at the polling stations, informed Rudra Neupane, Information Officer at the Provincial Election Office.

According to the Election Office, a polling station has been designated at the prison for inmates. Additionally, staff members not assigned to polling duties will cast their proportional representation votes at the polling station located at the District Coordination Committee office.

A total of 49 candidates, including those from various political parties and independents, are in the race in the district. The voter count stands at 308,572, with 2,861 temporary voters. Among these, 720 are female and 2,141 are male.