EC says registration of candidacy nomination completed in a peaceful manner

October 10, Kathmandu: The candidacy nomination registration for the November 20 election to the Federal and Provincial Assemblies has been completed across the country in a peaceful environment on Sunday, according to the Election Commission (EC).

The registration that began at 10:00 am continued till 5:00 pm by the candidates in the respective EC offices including the Office of the Chief Returning Offices and Office of the Election Offices in all 77 districts across the country.

EC Spokesperson Shaligram Sharma said the final details would be released shortly as the candidacy nomination process is still ongoing in some constituencies.

As per the latest information received from the EC, some 1,600 candidates have lodged their nomination in 165 posts for the member of the House of Representatives (HoR) while some 2,000 candidates are for 330 provincial assembly members.

The EC has already established 165 election officers with 77 chief returning officers and 88 returning officers for the election to be held on November 20. According to the EC, the total number of voters for the November 20 elections are almost 18 million.