“These elections represent a significant step in the democratic development of Nepal. To meet this challenge it is crucial that all stakeholders engage themselves in the conduct of an inclusive and peaceful electoral process”, Joly said in a statement on Thursday following her three-day visit to Nepal. [break]
During her recent visit Joly held separate meetings with President Dr Ram Baran Yadav, Chairman of the Interim Election Council Khil Raj Regmi, Chief Election Commissioner Nil Kantha Uprety and political party leaders, media representatives and stakeholders engaged in the electoral process.
“During my meetings I was informed that all possible measures are being undertaken to conduct the elections for the Constituent Assembly as planned. Authorities also assured me that everything is being done to provide a safe environment in which voters can cast their votes free from obstruction. We are now in the process of observing and analysing in depth all aspects of the process and we will issue a preliminary statement on the elections 48 hours after polling day”, said Joly.
The EU EOM Chief Observer also highlighted commitments expressed from the top guns that she perceived amongst the representatives of the civil society groups as well as from Nepalese general voters.
The statement issued by the EU EOM office in Nepal informed that on the Election Day (Nov 19) the EU EOM will deploy over 100 Observers across Nepal, from all 28 Member States, as well as from Norway and Switzerland.
EU EOM will provide an impartial and objective assessment of the entire electoral process. Chief Observer Joly will present the preliminary findings of the EU EOM in a press conference two days after Election Day.
“A more comprehensive final report, including recommendations for future electoral processes in Nepal, will be published within two months,” reads the statement.
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