44 days to HoR election: Citizenship mandatory for filing of candidacy

Kathmandu, Jan 20: The Election Commission has stated that citizenship certificate is mandatory for the filling of nominations by candidates contesting the March 5 House of Representatives elections.

As per the election calendar set by the commission, nomination of candidates is being held across the country today. A copy of the citizenship certificate or a copy of the voter ID card is mandatory for registration of candidacy. Similarly, proof that the name is included in the final voter list of any rural municipality or municipality of the country is also required.