Election security: Govt steps up preparations, parties lag behind

KATHMANDU, Dec 22: As the March 5 election approaches, the government has intensified security preparations across five provinces, holding continuous coordination meetings to ensure polls are conducted on schedule. The meetings, which began on November 25, are still underway. Prime Minister Sushila Karki has said the focus is firmly on the upcoming election and that a conducive environment is gradually taking shape.