EC set to launch door-to-door voter education drive ahead of March 5 polls
Summary
The Election Commission of Nepal has launched a nationwide door-to-door voter education campaign ahead of the March 5 House of Representatives elections to inform citizens about the voting process and reduce invalid votes.
Key Points
- The Election Commission of Nepal has initiated a door-to-door voter education programme ahead of the March 5 elections to educate voters about voting procedures and systems.
- One trained volunteer will be deployed in each ward across the country to provide practical voting guidance using sample ballot papers.
- The mixed electoral system involves 165 members elected via direct voting and 110 through proportional representation with 63 political parties contesting.
- Volunteers will receive orientation in February before visiting households for a month to interact directly with voters.
- A toll-free call centre has been established to handle voter inquiries, emphasizing widespread demand for voter education and clarifications.
