Election Commission to Study Discrepancy in Female Voter Registration Numbers
Summary
The Election Commission of Nepal will study why women are underrepresented in voter registration despite being a higher population. The commission emphasizes the media's role in elections and has provided training to journalists.
Key Points
- Acting Chief Election Commissioner Ram Prasad Bhandari announced a study on the discrepancy in female voter registration.
- Despite a higher female population according to the 2078 census, women appear fewer in voter rolls.
- The Election Commission has not allowed overseas voting due to lack of legal provisions.
- The commission has conducted trainings for journalists on election-related topics to promote informed reporting.
