Government Prepares to Appoint Chief Election Commissioner

Summary

The government is preparing to appoint a Chief Election Commissioner in the Election Commission after 14 months of vacancy, with discussions set at the upcoming Constitutional Council meeting.

Key Points
  • The government is preparing to appoint a Chief Election Commissioner after a 14-month vacancy.
  • The Constitutional Council meeting on Friday will discuss appointments in constitutional bodies, including the Chief Election Commissioner.
  • The Election Commission has been operating with acting commissioners since the retirement of Dinesh Kumar Thapaliya.
  • Currently, the Election Commission has three acting commissioners including Ram Prasad Bhandari as acting Chief Commissioner.
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