Nominations for FPTP seats today

Kathmandu, Oct 9 : The Election Commission (EC) has said that preparations have been completed for the nomination of 

candidacy for the first-past-the-post (FPTP) seats of the federal and 

provincial assemblies scheduled for Sunday.

The EC said that the candidates or their representatives through letter of power could register their candidacy at the office of the chief returning officer or returning officer from 10:00 to 17:00 on Sunday.

The EC stated that entire management including needed human resources and security provisions have been arranged.

Organising a news conference on Saturday, Chief Election Commissioner Dinesh Kumar Thapaliya has urged the political parties, candidates and concerned sides to use their sovereign rights with confidence by visiting the voters.

Likewise, Thapaliya has asked the entire political parties to file the candidates' nomination by ensuring 

the proportional representation of all class, sex, communities, region 

and community as per the provision and spirit of the Constitution 

of Nepal.

Furthermore, the EC has asked the political parties and all sides concerned to abide by the election code of conduct.

On the request received from political parties to extend the date of 

candidates' nomination by some days, Thapaliya ruled out such 

chances arguing that there was 

no basis to change the election 

schedule from the existing legal provision.