Over the last decade, there were perhaps few surprises as heartwarming to observers of India's democratic journey as the ones from its latest Lok Sabha election. The Indian election authorities rightly deserve kudos for successfully conducting the world's—and history's—largest democratic exercise that, over six weeks, saw 64.2 crore people vote, including a record 31.2 crore women.

JANAKPUR, May 5: Nepal's only train service, the Jayanagar-Janakpur-Bhangaha train service, will remain closed for the next three days in view of the Lok Sabha election in India.