KATHMANDU, April 29: The Election Commission (EC) has said those registering candidacy in the local level election can withdraw their nomination by 5:00 pm today.
Those willing to withdraw candidacy can reach the Office of Returning Officer and withdraw nomination by 5:00 PM.
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According to the election schedule, the final name list of candidates would also be published today. The EC would provide the candidates with election symbols on Saturday.
According to the EC, the office of returning officer established in 753 local levels would provide candidates with election symbols.
A local level election is taking place on coming May 13 for a total of 35,221 members, including mayor, deputy mayor, chairperson and vice-chairperson of 753 local government units, 6,743 ward chairpersons, women members and Dalit members in same number.
The candidates had registered their nomination on April 24 and 25. According to the records as of Thursday, 153,145 people have filed their candidacy in local level elections.