Central Security Committee Discusses Final Preparations for House of Representatives Election

Kathmandu. The Central Security Committee meeting discussed the final preparations for the House of Representatives election. The House of Representatives election is taking place across the country tomorrow. The meeting, held today at the Ministry of Home Affairs under the leadership of Home Minister Omprakash Aryal, decided to conduct aerial patrols via helicopter during voting hours.

The meeting was attended by Home Secretary Rajkumar Shrestha, Secretary of the Ministry of Defense Kedarnath Sharma, heads of security agencies, and senior officials from the Ministry of Home Affairs. Deputy Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs Rama Acharya informed that the meeting discussed election preparations and contemporary issues. She stated, "Discussions were held regarding patrolling by helicopter during voting hours to strengthen security."

It was decided to keep helicopters on standby for patrol and emergency use. The Central Security Committee concluded that there are no security challenges for the election taking place tomorrow.

Security chiefs briefed the meeting on the security situation. Earlier, the Home Secretary had taken stock of the security situation by consulting with the Chief District Officers of all districts via virtual means.

Deputy Secretary Acharya stated that it was decided to take action against those engaging in illegal activities during the election by taking them into custody.