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The Election Commission has adopted a policy of using locally produced materials as much as possible for the elections to the House of Representatives slated for March 5.

To make the election economical, transparent and to use and encourage local products, the Commission has adopted a policy of using locally produced materials as much as possible. 

A total of 51 materials will be used for the elections and currently 37 types of materials are being procured from the provinces and districts in a decentralized manner, shared the Commission's spokesperson Narayan Prasad Bhattarai.

Among them, 14 types of materials are being procured from the central level and the responsibility for most of the purchases has been given to Salt Trading Company. He said that only new materials worth Rs 67.5 million have been procured for the elections and other materials have been reused.

Norwegian Ambassador to Nepal Dagny Mjøs paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Sushila Karki today.

During the meeting held at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers in Singha Durbar, matters of mutual interest and well-being between the two countries were discussed.

The Janata Samajbadi Party Nepal (JSP-N) has expelled eight leaders for filing nominations against the party’s official candidates to contest the elections to the House of Representatives scheduled for March 5, the party said on Wednesday.

Those expelled are Pradeep Yadav, Chandan Kumar Singh, Atma Ram Sah, Kamrullah Ansari, Udayakant Mishra, Hari Narayan Yadav, Nawal Kishor Singh, and Dr. Shiva Ji Yadav.

In a statement, party patron Mahanta Thakur and Chairman Upendra Yadav said the action was taken for violating party policies and decisions.

Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa has said elected Members of Parliament must maintain direct contact with their voters.

Thapa, who is contesting the March 5 elections to the House of Representatives from Sarlahi-4, said he would remain closely engaged with constituents and focus on development by establishing a liaison office in the constituency.

Speaking at a program in Dhankaul, Sarlahi, on Thursday, Thapa said he would prioritise addressing issues related to education, health, and employment in the region. 

He said his previous political experience in the hills and urban areas would help him better understand and work for the Madhes.

“I have come here not only as a leader but as a son of the people,” Thapa said, pledging to respect the mandate of voters and work in line with their aspirations. He also said public suggestions and feedback would be incorporated into his work.

The 49-year-old leader has been holding meetings with party cadres, leaders, and local residents as part of his election campaign.

On the occasion, Thapa, who recently assumed office as president of the country’s oldest democratic party, welcomed new members into the Nepali Congress.

According to his secretariat, Thapa is scheduled to return to Kathmandu on Friday.