EC holds meeting on election preparations

KATHMANDU, March 25: The Election Commission held the first meeting of its office-bearers on Monday and discussed how could the election date be announced as soon as possible by making necessary arrangements in the legal, technical and other aspects.



The meeting reviewed the legal and technical status and further actions needed for the election. [break]



However, Spokesperson Anil Kumar Thakur said the election date would be announced only after the political agreement.



According to him, the meeting also discussed the obstruction on ongoing voters´ registration and how the citizens missed in the voters´ list could be included in the list.



At the meeting, Chief Election Commissioner Neel Kanth Upreti said election could be conducted successfully only with cooperation from the government, civil society, political parties, voters and media. He stressed on holding election on time.



Similarly, the EC would prepare work schedule for election after holding discussion with all sides concerned.



EC Secretary Narayan Gopal Malego and other officials had informed the newly appointed officials about the preparations made so far and the hurdles to clear.

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