Fewer Youths Apply for Election Police Recruitment in Khotang Than Quota Set
Summary
Fewer youths in Khotang applied for Election Police recruitment than the required quota for the February 21 House of Representatives election, leading to recruitment from neighboring districts. Fifteen candidates have registered for the election, with a triangular contest expected among major political parties.
Key Points
- Only 1,173 youths applied for Election Police recruitment in Khotang against a quota of 1,282.
- The recruitment deadline was extended due to insufficient applicants, and examination was conducted at Maticore playground in Diktel.
- Shortfall of 109 Election Police will be filled by personnel from neighboring districts.
- Fifteen candidates registered for the upcoming House of Representatives election in Khotang, with a triangular contest expected among Nepali Congress, CPN-UML, and CPN (Maoist Centre).
