Nepal News Evening Briefing | Thursday, January 08, 2026
Summary
Nepal prepares to mobilize 80,000 army personnel and recruit 133,980 election police officers for the upcoming March 5 House of Representatives election. Key political parties urge restraint, and new citizenship certificates are issued under amended laws.
Key Points
- Nepali Army will mobilize 80,000 personnel for the March 5 House of Representatives elections as per an approved Integrated Security Plan.
- Nepal Police called for recruitment of 133,980 Election Police personnel from January 9 to 15 for election security duties.
- Rastriya Swatantra Party Chair Rabi Lamichhane urges party cadres to maintain restraint to uphold election discipline.
- District Administration Office in Banke issued a citizenship certificate in mother’s name for the first time, reflecting recent amendments in the Citizenship Act.
