Kathmandu, Feb 28: After the government announced the date for local election for coming May 14, the Election Commission has been making preparations for the same in full swing.
The EC has intensified preparation for local election in war footing, said Secretary at EC, Gopinath Mainali, adding that collection of election materials and technical accessories, management of human resources has reached the final stage.
Talking to the RSS, he said, “Efforts are on to import various essentials as ballot box, paper, inerasable ink and seal as done in the past elections. There are however 70,000 ballot boxes with EC. Discussion is underway on the ways of bringing additional ballot boxes. It will be decided within two days.”
According to him, there would be some 21,000 polling stations. Similarly, some 90,000 ballot boxes will be required.
The compilation of voters’ list and arrangement in order has also entered final stage, he said, adding that it was however essential for EC to get the final report of the local level restructuring commission. The EC has urged the government to immediately provide the commission’s report. The government has responded to provide in a week, added Secretary Mainali.
Moreover, the EC was planning to provide orientation to voters and has called on all media and political parties for help. “Now, election will be held at any cost. I can’t think that election was impossible,” he underscored.
Four essential laws required for the election have been passed. And in case of other laws as about political parties, there was ultimate step that the rights of removal of difficulties could be used in line with the provisions of the laws relating to Election Commission.
He shared that there would be different ballot paper as per the number of political parties and candidates. For Tarai districts and Kathmandu Valley, a large size ballot paper would be used. “Although there are challenges galore as the country is holding the local election at once for the first time. It can be managed,” he expressed confidence.
The Janak Education Materials Centre has been assigned to print ballot papers.
To accomplish this grand national task, assistance from all sides- media, civil society, political parties-is essential, he pointed out. The election code of conduct is coming into effect from Wednesday.
Although it was reported earlier of the use of electronic voting machine, the chance of this is slim this time too. RSS
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