Home Minister says govt will ensure security for polls
Home Minister Krishna Sitaula today said the government would leave no stone unturned in ensuring security for the November 22 election to constituent assembly.
Speaking at a programme organised by the Armed Police Force Wives Association in the capital, Situala said the government was prepared to address the security concerns raised by the Election Commission.
At a time when the army remains demobilised, Sitaula said, the APF would be looking after the security for the election. He also directed the APF ranks to stay prepared to maintain security.
Describing the current state as the most serious transitional phase in Nepal’s history, Situala said complete peace would return in the country after the CA polls.
The Home Minister’s statement comes at a time when various sides including some ruling parties and the Election Commission are expressing worry over growing insecurity. Situala has been criticised even by his own party’s leaders for not doing enough to control violent activities going around the country.
Chief Election Commissioner Bhoj Raj Pokharel this week said free and fair CA election would not be possible if the government failed to improve security. nepalnews.com mk/ia June 28 07
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