EC establishes joint election operation centre ahead of house elections

January 26, Kathmandu: With 38 days remaining until the House of Representatives elections, the Election Commission (EC) has set up a Joint Election Operation Centre to swiftly address issues that may arise during the voting process.

The Centre, located at the EC premises in Kathmandu, was inaugurated on Sunday by Officiating Chief Election Commissioner Ram Prasad Bhandari. He said the Centre will take immediate action on problems in constituencies that cannot be resolved at local polling stations.

Headed by the EC Secretary, the Centre includes a Joint Secretary from the Ministry of Home Affairs and representatives of security agencies. It will collect and analyse election-related information and make rapid decisions to ensure the smooth and secure conduct of the polls.