Enfranchising Voters In Local Polls
Summary
Nepal is weighing whether to grant voting rights to overseas Nepali citizens and people living outside their home districts in upcoming local and provincial elections. The article argues that local polls should allow broader enfranchisement and cites European voting models as examples.
Key Points
- Nepal is debating voting rights for the diaspora and for citizens living outside their home districts in local polls.
- The RSP government is described as strongly committed to granting voting rights to Nepali diaspora in upcoming elections.
- The article says local elections should prioritize voters' current residence and access to municipal services.
- Germany’s local voting rules and EU examples are cited as models for Nepal to consider.
