KATHMANDU, JANUARY 19
The Election Commission has asked candidates contesting under the first-past-the-post (FPTP) system to appear at the Office of the Returning Officer in their respective constituencies on January 20 to file nomination papers for the March 5 House of Representatives election.
According to the EC, candidates must submit photocopies of their citizenship certificate and voter identity card, along with proof of inclusion in the voters' list from any local level. Those holding paid positions in state-owned bodies must also provide evidence of resignation.
Candidates are required to submit nomination forms with a proposer and seconder. Party candidates must present an official nomination letter from their party's authorised body. Property and personal details must also be filed in line with prevailing election laws, regulations, directives and the Election Code of Conduct–2082.
Meanwhile, the EC on Sunday made public the closed proportional representation list of 3,213 candidates submitted by 63 political parties with 57 election symbols. Objections to candidates' eligibility can be filed from January 19 to 24, as per the HoR Proportional Election Directive, 2082.
