HoR election: 3,486 candidates file their nominations

Kathmandu, Jan 21: A total of 3,486 candidates have registered their nomination in altogether 165 constituencies across the nation for the March 5 election to the House of Representatives (HoR) members, as per the latest update provided by the Election Commission. 

These candidates are contesting under the direct election (FPTP). The deadline for registering nomination for the upcoming election was last Tuesday.  

There have been minor changes in the preliminary list as the verification process undertaken by the Commission found that there were two candidates from the same party contesting in some constituencies. 

Registration of nomination was carried out simultaneously across the nation on January 20. 

Among the total 3,486 candidates running for the election, 3,089 are men, 396 women and one is from third gender, said the Commission. 

As per the election schedule, complaints, if any, can be lodged today against the candidates not meeting the required qualifications. (RSS)