68 days to go for polls: Who are temporary voters in HoR elections?

Summary

The Election Commission of Nepal has defined categories of temporary voters for the March 5 House of Representatives elections, including government employees, security personnel, and residents of old age homes under government operation.

Key Points
  • The Election Commission of Nepal has finalized categories for temporary voters for the upcoming March 5 HoR elections.
  • Temporary voters include employees of federal, provincial, and local governments and affiliated institutions listed in the final voter roll.
  • Members of Nepal Army, Nepal Police, Armed Police in barracks, prisoners, and election-related security staff are included as temporary voters.
  • Committees at central and district levels comprising government and election officials will oversee the temporary voter register review.
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