PM directs EC to prepare for President’s election

During a discussion held with Election Commission officials on Monday, Prime Minister Pushpakamal Dahal has urged the former to proceed with the necessary preparations for the election of vacant members of the National Assembly, President and Vice President.

“Make necessary preparations for the election to the vacant position of a NA member. For the elections of President and Vice President, we will hold discussions among political parties, and reach a conclusion,” said Dahal.

On the occasion, the Prime Minister thanked the EC for successfully conducting the local elections and the polls to the House of Representatives and the Province Assembly.

Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Paudel, Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane among others were present during the meeting.

In the meeting, EC Chief Commissioner Dinesh Kumar Thapaliya and other Commissioners informed the Prime Minister about the functioning of the Election Commission and the election process.