President authorises army mobilisation for upcoming elections
Summary
President Ramchandra Paudel has authorised the early mobilisation of around 79,000 Nepali Army personnel along with police forces for the March 5 mid-term elections to ensure security.
Key Points
- President Ramchandra Paudel authorised the deployment of the Nepali Army for the March 5 elections.
- The Security Council and Cabinet recommended early army mobilisation over 100 days before the polls.
- An integrated security plan includes mobilisation of approximately 325,000 personnel including temporary police.
- Security deployment will be tailored based on the sensitivity of districts amid concerns over election security and past unrest.
