KATHMANDU, Oct 17: The Election Commission (EC) has formally requested the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) to provide details of individuals who have renounced their Nepali citizenship prior to obtaining non-resident Nepali citizenship.
The EC made this request during a meeting on Thursday organized as part of efforts to update the voters’ list for the upcoming local by-elections. According to EC Spokesperson Narayan Prasad Sapkota, the district administration offices are responsible for providing these details.
When will these Nepali citizens get citizenship certificates?
Non-resident Nepali citizens who previously held Nepali citizenship must submit proof of renunciation when seeking Nepali citizenship again. The EC has instructed the MoHA to provide this information to the district election offices by October 21.
The EC plans to remove the names of those who have relinquished their citizenship from the voters’ list, ensuring the updated voter records reflect accurate data.
