Election Commission to Expedite Ballot Delivery to Remote Karnali Districts
Summary
The Election Commission is preparing to send ballots to remote high-altitude districts in Karnali Province ahead of the House of Representatives elections, ensuring security and mitigating altitude sickness risks.
Key Points
- Election Commission Secretary Krishna Bahadur Raut confirmed that ballots will be dispatched soon to high-altitude districts of Karnali Province.
- Budget and arrangements have been made to manage allowances, transportation, helicopter expenses, and altitude sickness medication for polling personnel.
- The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has been requested for weather forecasts to aid election preparations in Karnali from Falgun 10 to month-end.
- Security arrangements have been strengthened for the elections in Karnali, which includes 12 constituencies, over one million voters, and numerous polling stations and centers.
