KATHMANDU: Nomination papers for the local by-elections set for Sunday have been submitted to the office of the appropriate election officer.
The Election Commission reported that the candidate registration process was carried out with great enthusiasm and without any incidents.
Two women candidates have submitted their nomination papers for the position of head of the Kailali District Coordination Committee.
In Okhaldhunga, only one candidate registered for the Chief of the District Coordination Committee, ensuring an unopposed election.
Additionally, 84 candidates have registered for five vacant positions as village heads, vice heads, and heads and deputy heads of municipalities, including 35 women, 48 men, and one individual identifying as other.
A total of 323 nominations have been submitted for 34 vacant posts of ward chairs in rural and municipal areas, comprising 29 women, 293 men, and one individual identifying as other.
In Dhanusha District's Dhanushadham Municipality, there is one nomination for the Ward Chair position in Ward No. 21. In contrast, Putha Uttarganga Rural Municipality in Rukum (Eastern District) has the fewest nominations, with only two candidates for the ward chair position in Ward No. 2. Similarly, in Bajhang District’s Surma Rural Municipality, three candidates have registered for the ward chair position in Ward No. 3.
Following the registration of candidates and the publication of the nomination list, complaints against candidates can be filed today (Monday) from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The list will be published on Tuesday, with complaints accepted until 5:00 p.m.
On November 20, there will be a program to withdraw candidates' names, finalize the list of candidates, and award election symbols from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Voting is scheduled for December 1, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Election Commission has urged all eligible voters to exercise their right to vote and participate in the electoral process.
