BIRATNAGAR, May 23: Chief Election Commissioner Dr Ayodhee Prasad Yadav has said that the government’s decision to increase the number of local units has added more responsibility to the Election Commission.

Speaking during a press conference in Biratnagar on Tuesday, Yadav said,” The government’s decision to increase the number of local units has added more responsibility to the EC and created technical and managerial problems related to voters’ list, identity and other logistics management.”

“But the EC will solve all the problems within a week after holding a needful discussion,” added.

Yadav however said that despite the government’s decision of increase the number of local units in Terai region, the date of second phase local polls which is scheduled on June 14 will not be deferred.

KATHMANDU, May 1: Chief Election Commissioner Dr Ayodhee Prasad Yadav has said that the entire programs including the candidates’ nomination for the local level elections have reached at the grassroots level.

At an interaction program with sexual minorities in regard to the local level polls at the Election Commission today, Dr Yadav said that entire programs of the local level elections have reached the local level.

On the occasion, Dr Yadav said that the local level polls were very important and historical for establishing rights and making laws at the local level itself.

The Chief Election Commissioner said that the elections were being held based on inclusive manner and added that 50 per cent seats for minorities, Dalit and women are allocated in the candidates’ nomination. RSS