Peaceful voting reported in Bajura with over 44,000 ballots cast
Summary
Voting in Bajura district proceeded peacefully with over 44,000 ballots cast out of nearly 88,000 registered voters in a well-secured environment.
Key Points
- Voting for the House of Representatives election in Bajura district was conducted peacefully with no clashes or disputes reported at polling centres.
- A total of 44,773 voters participated out of 87,861 registered voters across 77 polling locations and 118 polling centres.
- Extensive security was arranged involving the Nepali Army, Nepal Police, Armed Police Force, and election police, including helicopter and drone surveillance and CCTV installations.
- Local residents expressed satisfaction over the peaceful polling, marking the first time since 1991 that voting was conducted independently in a fear-free environment.
