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'RJPN's participation in polls has eased security situation'
Published On: June 21, 2017 12:30 AM NPT By: Rekha Bhusal
BHAIRAHAWA, June 21: The local administration in Rupandehi has concluded that the poll-opposing Rastriya Janata Party Nepal's (RJPN) participation in the upcoming local level elections as independent candidates has made providing security during the polls easier in the district.
Candidates provided election symbols
Published On: June 21, 2017 12:00 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, June 21: As part of final preparations for June 28 elections, the Election Commission (EC) on Tuesday distributed election symbols to the candidates of several political parties and individuals contesting the elections as independents.
FSFN candidate contesting polls with election symbol of NC
Published On: June 20, 2017 12:22 PM NPT By: Daman Rai
KHOTANG, June 20: Gajendra Rai is taking part in the race for member of Ward-8 of Rupakot Majhuwagadhi Municipality as a common candidate of his party-Federal Socialist Forum Nepal(FSFN) and Naya Shakti Party –Nepal(NSPN). However, he is not contesting the election with the election symbol of his party-NSPN.
NC, Maoists join hands to keep UML at bay
Published On: June 20, 2017 06:00 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, June 20: Unsettled by their dismal performance in the first phase local elections, the ruling Nepali Congress and CPN (Maoist Center) have strengthened their electoral ties to check the main opposition UML.
Making Itahari a model city: Election agenda of candidates
Published On: June 20, 2017 01:40 AM NPT By: Republica
ITAHARI, June 20: Itahari of Sunsari district is one of the rising cities of Province-1. Leading such a city would be a matter of prestige and great challenge to the prospective mayor and deputy mayor. With the local elections just around the corner, many are curious who would lead the city by winning the vital posts in the polls slated for June 28. Republica talked with mayoral and deputy mayoral candidates of various parties vying in Itahari Sub-metropolitan City of Sunsari regarding the upcoming polls. Excerpts:
Mayoral candidate Dhakal plans to transform Biratnagar into a megacity
Published On: June 20, 2017 01:30 AM NPT By: Republica
BIRATNAGAR, June 20: Binod Dhakal, CPN-UML candidate for the mayoral post of Biratnagar Metropolitan City, has publicized a five-year work plan to transform the city into a megacity.
Employment, prosperity and corruption eradication main agendas of Tulsipur candidates
Published On: June 20, 2017 12:40 AM NPT By: Republica
TULSIPUR, June 20: With the successful conclusion of the filing of candidacies a day ago, the local polls slated for June 28 is confirmed to take place as planned. Locals of provinces 1, 5 and 7, where the elections are being held, are excited to have new mayors and chiefs of their respective rural municipalities. With the election day just eight days away, Republica talked with some of the candidates of Tulsipur Sub-metropolitan City in Dang district on what they would contribute if they win. Excerpts:
NC decides to send central representatives to 35 districts for poll
Published On: June 19, 2017 11:45 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, June 19: Nepali Congress (NC) has decided to send its central representatives to various districts in provinces 1, 3 and 5 to help the party's candidates secure victory in the second phase of local elections scheduled for June 28.
EC communicates to Home Ministry for granting public holiday
Published On: June 19, 2017 09:20 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, June 19: The Election Commission of Nepal (ECN) has decided to communicate to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) for announcing a public holiday in 35 districts across province no 1, 5 and 7 on June 28 in view of the second phase of local level election.
EC appeals to all for peaceful electioneering
Published On: June 19, 2017 07:16 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, June 19: The Election Commission has appealed to all- political parties, leaders, election candidates and voters- to conduct election campaigning peacefully.
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