Election security arrangements kick off as clock ticks
Summary
The Nepali government and security agencies have started deploying forces including the Nepali Army to ensure security for the March 5 parliamentary elections. A three-phase security plan has been established, with 300,000 personnel set to be mobilised.
Key Points
- The government and security agencies have started mobilising forces, including the Nepali Army, for the March 5 parliamentary elections.
- An Integrated Election Security Plan 2025 has been endorsed, detailing deployment and responsibilities of security agencies.
- The Nepali Army is assigned to secure airports, prisons, and ballot paper printing facilities as part of a three-phase security strategy.
- A total of 300,000 security personnel, including newly recruited Election Security Police, will be deployed to maintain election security.
