KATHMANDU, FEBRUARY 27
Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has reiterated the government's commitment to conducting the House of Representatives (HoR) election in a free, fair, and peaceful environment.
During his visit to Gaur, the district headquarters of Rautahat, on Friday to assess peace and security arrangements ahead of the March 5 election, the Home Minister urged voters to exercise their franchise with confidence and enthusiasm. He stated that effective peace and security measures have been put in place to ensure the smooth conduct of the election. Aryal further emphasised that no one would be allowed to violate the law.
Speaking to the media after instructing security officials in Rautahat, the Home Minister said, "We are in the role of facilitators. However, we are determined to take legal action against anyone who commits wrongdoing or violates the law." He warned that violations of the election code of conduct are punishable by law and urged voters not to be misled by unnecessary rumours and propaganda surrounding the election.
"The nation is fully prepared for the election. The government and the Election Commission have made clear and effective preparations and established the necessary schedule. There is now no doubt about the timely conduct of the voting," he said.
Earlier, Chief District Officer Dinesh Sagar Bhusal stated that all necessary preparations for the election have been completed. High-level security arrangements have been put in place at polling centres classified as highly sensitive and sensitive.
Officiating Chief Election Officer Ram Prasad Bhandari and other concerned officials accompanied the Home Minister during the visit.
(With inputs from Rastriya Samchar Samiti)
