KATHMANDU, Nov 26: The first phase of the elections to the House of Representatives and State Assemblies concluded Sunday peacefully, the Ministry of Home Affairs said.

In a press statement on Sunday evening, the Ministry said the twin elections were held in 32 districts in a very exciting and peaceful atmosphere with the people’s enthusiastic participation.

The voter turnout in the phase I elections was around 65 per cent and safe transport of ballot boxes to the district headquarters from the polling stations is going on, Ministry spokesperson Narayan Prasad Sharma Duwadi said in the statement.

The elections concluding in peaceful, impartial and fear-free atmosphere with people’s enthusiastic participation despite geographical remoteness, (adverse) weather condition and a few obstructions from some anti-election forces was itself a great achievement in course of institutionalizing federalism, the Ministry added.

The Nepalese Army, Nepal Police, Armed Police Force and security personnel from the National Investigation Department were mobilized for the purpose of election security.

The Ministry thanking all those contributing to holding the elections hoped for the same kind of cooperation and support and people’s participation in the second phase of elections scheduled to be held in 45 districts on coming December 7. RSS

KATHMANDU, Oct 12: The Election Commission has held discussion on security work plan prepared by the Home Ministry in view of the coming elections.

The EC said the security work plan prepared for the elections of the House of Representatives and provincial assemblies was useful and practical.

During a high level security committee meeting, Home Secretary Lok Darshan Regmi informed that ample human resources would be mobilized from all four security bodies during the elections.

The EC underscored the role of security bodies for free and fair election.

The Ministry was suggested of smooth coordination and collaboration. Even the relevance of the temporary police was discussed in the meeting.

The country is holding the election of the House of Representatives and Provincial Assemblies on November 26 and December 7.

Chief Election Commissioner, Dr Ayodhee Prasad Yadav said, “We’re almost prepared for the election of House of Representatives and of provincial assemblies. The work plan has categorized the voting centers as normal, sensitive and very sensitive. It has also paid attention on security of the candidates, political leaders, voters, election observers and the vote counting places.”

He urged all not to harbor doubt on election as the election atmosphere was getting favorable. RSS 

Kathmandu: Home Minister Madhav Prasad Ghimire has warned the stern action against those holding gathering rallies during the silence period of the CA polls. Speaking at a special interaction programme organised by Reporters Club Nepal at Home Ministry today, he said that the government would not leave anybody holding activities by the poll opposing parties during the silence period, when even the political parties participating the CA polls are not allowed to hold any election related activities. “The government will not remain mute spectator, but will immediately intervene if poll opposing parties hold any gathering, protests, sit-in or other activities. Whoever the leader is, the government will not leave,” Minister Ghimire warned.
Stating that the anti-election activities to create terror among the voters were inhumane and criminal, he vowed to take stern action after the investigation against those arrested on such violent activities irrespective of pressures from any leader.  “We will investigate. It seems these anti-poll activities are conducted under the direction of top leaders. One it is confirmed, we will book those leaders also. Action will be taken to both- those issuing the orders and following it,” Minister Ghimire said.
He also informed that all the preparations were completed for the CA polls. He said that the security arrangements were made to provide security to voters to come to the polling booth and return to their home safely. Minister Ghimire argued that the violent activities carried out covertly were the cowardly acts. He said that to not take the responsibility of one’s act was the political dishonesty. He claimed that the poll related incidents have surged by 80 per cent in comparison to the previous polls. “This election would be fair, clean and free from any rigging ,” claimed Ghimire.
Reporters Club Nepal president Dhamala lauded the commitment of all political parties on the eve of the election to hold it in a free, fair and fearless manners.