Kathmandu— Candidacy registration for the direct election phase of the House of Representatives Election–2082 is underway across the country on Tuesday. The Election Commission has fixed the registration schedule from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at election offices in all 165 constituencies nationwide. As the process begins, several heavyweight political…
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Education Minister Mahabir Pun Resigns, Files Independent Candidacy from Myagdi
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Durga Prasai Arrested in Pokhara, to Be Transferred to Kathmandu
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NCP Finalizes Candidates for All Constituencies: Full List of Who Is Contesting From Where
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Election Commission Sets Staggered Schedule for Candidacy Registration; RSP First, Congress Last
by Nepal Pulseby Nepal PulseKathmandu- The Election Commission has fixed separate time slots for five major political parties to register their candidacies for the upcoming House of Representatives elections scheduled for February 21, aiming to ensure an orderly and systematic nomination process. According to the Commission, candidacy registration will take place nationwide starting tomorrow.…
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RSP Finalizes Remaining House of Representatives Candidates, Former Deputy Speaker Indira Rana Magar Fielded in Jhapa-2
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Youth and Sports Minister Bablu Gupta Resigns Ahead of Elections
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