KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal on Sunday has thanked the Election Commission and officials for successfully holding the first it peacefully and .

EC spokesperson Surya Prasad Sharma shared that the PM thanked  EC officials and others when a team led by Chief Election Commissioner Ayodhee Prasad Yadav had reached the PM's office earlier today.

On the occasion, the EC team briefed the Prime Minister about the preparations for the upcoming second phase of local polls slated for June 14. During the meeting, a review of the first phase of local level elections held on May 14 was made.

Similarly, Yadav expressed gratitude to the government for its cooperation in holding the elections peacefully.