Government mulls ordinance to clear legal hurdles to allow Nepalis abroad to vote

Officials doubt the feasibility of diaspora voting this time, say it will require ‘enormous homework’ and a lot of diplomatic dealings.

In what appears to be an attempt to save face, the Sushila Karki government is preparing to issue an ordinance to clear legal hurdles to allow the Nepali diaspora to vote even as the Election Commission has just three months to hold the polls.