KATHMANDU, Aug 24: President Bidya Devi Bhandari has granted approval to a bid to mobilize Nepal Army during the upcoming third phase of local level elections in Province-2 slated for September 18.

According to the President’s Office, the approval to that effect was granted as per the Article 66 (2) of the Constitution.

The meetings of the National Security Council and the Council of Ministers on August 21 had recommended the President to mobilize the NA for the security purpose during the upcoming polls. RSS

GAUSHALA, July 21: The chief election commissioner (CEC) Dr Ayodhee Prasad Yadav has said that the local poll in Province No 2 will take place in the slated time (18 September).

In a press meet organized on Friday, CEC Yadav urged all not to suspect over the timely election in Province No 2. He further shared that the commission was preparing all requirements for the election therefore there was no valid logic against it.

On the query of media persons regarding the Rastriya Janata Party Nepal’s participation in the election, Yadav expressed confidence that the party will take part in the election.

CEC Yadav also inspected the Mahottari District Election Commission office in Jaleshwar today. RSS