Kathmandu– With 81 days remaining until the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5, the Election Commission has intensified preparations for the nationwide polls.
The Commission has completed the registration of political parties for both the direct first-past-the-post system and the proportional representation system. Alongside this, the government has made essential administrative and logistical arrangements to support the election process.
Political activities have increased across the country, with both established and emerging parties launching election-focused campaigns, creating a visible pre-election atmosphere nationwide.
The Election Commission has also begun calculating proportional representation quotas based on population data for the upcoming elections. These calculations are being made for various constitutionally recognized groups, including Dalit, indigenous, ethnic, Khas Arya, Madhesi, Tharu, and Muslim communities, in line with House of Representatives constituency provisions.
A total of one hundred political parties are expected to contest under the proportional representation system. The Commission registered these parties and allotted election symbols following the three-day application window from December 7 to 9. Although one hundred parties submitted applications, only 93 distinct election symbols were finalized, as several parties applied for the same symbol.
In addition, 114 political parties are set to participate in the direct election system. The Election Commission is currently drafting the election code of conduct and is collecting feedback from stakeholders as part of its preparatory process.
