Percentage of inclusive groups to be determined as per latest census
Summary
The proportional representation system for the upcoming House of Representatives election will determine the percentage of inclusive groups based on the 2021 population census as per a newly issued ordinance.
Key Points
- The percentage of inclusive groups in the proportional representation system will be based on the 2021 population census.
- President Ramchandra Paudel issued the First Amendment Ordinance updating the election act on December 20.
- The amendment affects Schedule 1 of the House of Representatives Member Election Act, 2074 BS, which previously used the 2011 census data.
- Political parties must submit their closed lists of candidates reflecting the inclusion percentages by December 28 and 29 for the March 5 election.
