Ruling coalition in law revision bid as poll body stresses timely local elections

Commission says it is in the dark about the amendment process, as ruling alliance attempts to reach a decision.

The Election Commission appears to be firm on holding local elections on the date(s) it has proposed. The President on Thursday stressed the need for holding local elections “on time.” The main opposition CPN-UML has been saying any exercise to delay the local polls will be against the rule of law.