EC writes to political parties inviting discussions on upcoming HoR election

Kathmandu, Oct 8: The Election Commission (EC) has invited political parties to a meeting for discussions on October 16 regarding the House of Representatives (HoR) elections scheduled for March 5, 2026.

According to Election Commissioner Dr Janaki Kumari Tuladhar, the Commission has formally written to the Nepali Congress (NC), CPN (UML), CPN (Maoist Centre), Rastriya Swatantra Party, and Rastriya Prajatantra Party, among others, summoning them for the discussions. Political parties that were represented in the dissolved HoR and those that won at least one ward member in the previous local elections have been invited to the meeting. 

Although the Election Commission published the election schedule on October 6, it states that it is for internal planning purposes. The final schedule for election-related activities will be determined after consultations with the political parties. (RSS)