Local level elections: 18 million voters

KATHMANDU: FEB. 8 – With the decision of the government to hold local level elections on May 13, the country has now entered the election campaign. The announcement made by the cabinet meeting on Monday has not only removed the doubts about the by-elections but also ensured that next year will be an ‘election year’.

As per the statutory provisions, the parties which were compelled to hold their general conventions in Mangsir and Poush will now intensify their programs targeting the election. Along with announcing the date of local elections, the Election Commission has also postponed the voter list compilation.