Election Commission begins study on out-of-country, inter-district voting
Summary
The Election Commission has begun studying legal, technological and administrative arrangements for out-of-country and inter-district voting for Nepali citizens. The move revives a long-pending reform after a Supreme Court directive and growing pressure from political parties, youth activists and civil society groups.
Key Points
- The Election Commission has formed two high-level committees to study legal and technical arrangements for external voting and voting away from registered constituencies.
- Home Minister Sudan Gurung said the government would support the necessary legislation, infrastructure and technology for the reform.
- Chief Election Commissioner Man Bahadur Karki said electoral inclusion for overseas Nepalis and internal migrants is now a priority for the commission.
- The commission is looking at a phased rollout, possibly beginning with the November 2027 provincial assembly elections if Parliament passes enabling laws in time.
