FPTP, PR vote count to be held simultaneously
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 20
Prime Minister and Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba has said voting for the elections to the House of Representatives and province assemblies were concluded successfully in a peaceful manner.
He thanked one and all for their contributions to concluding the parliamentary and provincial elections in a peaceful, fearless, impartial and encouraging way. Voting took place today.
Stating that all Nepali people have been fulfilling their responsibility for strengthening democracy and safeguarding the constitution, the PM said in a statement that having exercised their right to vote in the elections, people had once again reflected their devotion and dedication to democracy.
Saying that periodic elections were mandatory in democracy, he expressed the hope that the poll results would help build an equitable society based on democratic culture while making the country self-sufficient and prosperous.
He also thanked all Nepali sisters and brothers, the Election Commission, employees and security forces deployed for the polls, election observers national and international, political parties and journalists for their contributions.
The government and political parties have got additional inspiration and encouragement with the active and encouraging participation of voters in the polls, he said.
A version of this article appears in the print on November 21, 2022 of The Himalayan Times.
