Nominations for FPTP seats in federal, provincial assemblies taking place today

October 9, Kathmandu: The Election Commission (EC) has said that preparations have been completed for the nomination of candidacy for the first-past-the-post (FPTP) seats of the federal and provincial assemblies scheduled for Sunday.

The EC said that the candidates or their representatives through a letter of power could register their candidacy at the office of the chief returning officer or returning officer from 10:00 to 17:00 on Sunday.

The EC stated that the entire management including needed human resources and security provisions had been arranged.

Organizing a news conference on Saturday, Chief Election Commissioner Dinesh Kumar Thapaliya has urged the political parties, candidates and concerned sides to use their sovereign rights with confidence by visiting the voters.

Likewise, Thapaliya has asked entire political parties to file the candidates’ nomination by ensuring the proportional representation of all class, sex, communities, region, and community as per the provision and spirit of the Constitution of Nepal.

Furthermore, the EC has asked the political parties and all sides concerned to abide by the election code of conduct.