Voters’ turnout not as per expectation, election postponed in 44 voting centres

KATHMANDU: MAY. 13 – The Election Commission has said that votes were not cast as per the expectation in local-level election-2079.

As per the EC’s preliminary analysis, although the voting was conducted in a peaceful and enthusiastic manner in the country, only 65 per cent votes were cast. It had expected that 68-72 per cent turnout of voters.

According to the EC, the highest 75 per cent and lowest 50 per cent votes were cast. Chief Election Commissioner Dinesh Kumar Thapaliya said the total turnout of voters was less than EC’s expectation, though overall analysis could not be made today itself.

The EC has been receiving the preliminary report from around 50,000 election observers of 68 organisations approved by it.

As per the details received as ofl 6:00 pm, voting was postponed in 44 polling centres of 18 local levels due to dispute and clash. The date for the election in such places would be announced soon, added the EC.

Expressing concern over the attitude of political parties and cadres of winning the election at any cost, Thapaliya said, “It is challenging for democracy.

Respective parties, candidates and cadres should be serious in this issue. Action will be taken against those wrong doers as per the law.”