EC proposes polls schedule

The Election Commission (EC) has proposed the schedule for the upcoming constituent assembly elections scheduled for November 22.

As per the EC schedule, the commission will publish the election programme on September 22. Parties and individuals will have to file their candidature by September 24 for direct election and by September 26 for election based on proportional representation. The commission will issue the election symbols to candidates and parties by October 10. The commission has set aside 41 days for public campaign for the candidates contesting the election.

The voting will be held on November 22 in one phase from 7 am to 5 pm, the EC has proposed.

The EC held discussion on its proposed schedule with the representatives of political parties, on Friday, at the EC office.

"We have also urged the parties to form joint 8-party mechanism up to the booth level. This will greatly facilitate the mobilisation of our employees," said Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Bhojraj Pokharel.

The proposed schedule will be finalised after discussion with the political parties in the interim parliament. nepalnews.com sd/ia July 13 07

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