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Poll security at risk as overworked PM handles Home Ministry also
Published On: November 11, 2017 07:01 AM NPT By: Kosh Raj Koirala
KATHMANDU, Nov 10: Questions are being raised from various quarters over the prospects for effective security arrangements as the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) -- the government body that has this responsibility -- remains without a full-time minister just ahead of the two crucial elections in the country.
Bibeksheel Sajha unveils manifesto with vision of welfare state
Published On: November 11, 2017 06:40 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Nov 10: Bibeksheel Sahja Party (BSP) unveiled its election manifesto on Friday, with a vision of transforming the country into a welfare state through changes in the system of governance. It called for settling of disputes over the new constitution and promotion of private investment as well as government ownership in the basic services sector.
EC asks anti-graft bodies to monitor campaign finances
Published On: November 11, 2017 02:59 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Nov 10: Concerned over the electioneering extravaganza and massive involvement of money, the Election Commission (EC) has urged corruption oversight bodies to keep close taps on campaign finances so that transparency could be maintained in campaign expenditures.
Will Deuba maintain his legacy?
Published On: November 11, 2017 01:48 AM NPT By: Dil Bahadur Chatyal and Pushkar Bhandari
DADELDHURA, Nov 10: Prime Minister and Nepali Congress (NC) President Sher Bahadur Deuba, who has been winning parliamentary elections from his home electoral constituency, Dadeldhura, since 1991, faces a tough challenge to maintain his legacy this time. Reason: two communist parties - CPN (UML) and CPN (Maoist Center) - have forged an electoral alliance to counter the grand old NC, and unlike in the past, the Election Commission (EC) has barred candidates from contesting from two electoral constituencies.
Candidates engage in blame game to win votes
Published On: November 11, 2017 01:46 AM NPT By: Janak KC
JAJARKOT, Nov 10: In a bid to prove their candidates better than their rivals, both left and right alliances in Jajarkot have engaged in a blame game. They have been trying their best to impress more and more voters for the upcoming parliamentary and provincial elections by pointing out the weakness of their opponents.
Neck and neck race between two alliances in Baitadi
Published On: November 11, 2017 01:05 AM NPT By: Bira Gadal
BAITADI, Nov 10: As the excitement for the upcoming parliamentary and provincial polls reaches fever pitch, an interesting electoral contest is expected between the CPN-UML and Nepali Congress (NC)-led alliances in Baitadi district.
NC for democratic consolidation, constitution implementation and economic prosperity'
Published On: November 10, 2017 07:18 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Nov 10: Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has said the upcoming parliamentary and provincial election is a struggle between the forces whether to retain democracy or to bring communism in the country.
EC urges government bodies to monitor excessive election spending
Published On: November 10, 2017 07:13 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Nov 10: Chief Election Commissioner Dr Ayodhee Prasad Yadav has urged the concerned government bodies to monitor the excessive spending by the parties and their candidates in the election campaigning. The election of the House of Representatives and Provincial parliament is being held soon.
Choice of province capitals a big plank at hustings
Published On: November 10, 2017 06:32 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Nov 10: Left alliance parliamentary candidate for Morang 6, Lal Babu Pandit, is promising voters that he will help make Biratnagar the capital of Province 1.
Heavyweights in fray rise election vibe
Published On: November 9, 2017 08:18 PM NPT By: Republica
RATNANAGAR, Nov 9: The competition of heavyweights in the imminent elections of the House of Representatives and Provincial parliaments has added vibes among voters here.
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