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The Election Commission has urged the government to ensure the necessary resources, including the amendment to the Voter Registration Act, 2073, to be able to conduct the elections to the House of Representatives within the stipulated time.

By the 16th of Kartik (November 2, 2025) the number of voters who have reached the age of 18 is projected to reach 18. 16  million..  

During a discussions with Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal held at the Election Commission today in relation to the upcoming elections, the EC officials including Acting Chief Election Commissioner Ram Prasad Bhandari said that since the collection of voter registration lists has been suspended from June 30 due to the previously set date for the by-elections, legal arrangements must be made to allow for the resumption of voter registration after the date for the mid-term elections has been announced.

On the occasion, discussions were held between the Commission and the government to amend the law by ordinance regarding the provision in sub-section 2 of section 4 of that Act.

After Home Minister Aryal suggested the EC plan measures to allow Nepalis living abroad to exercise their voting rights, in accordance with the Supreme Court's order, the EC has prepared to discuss with legal experts to provide suggestions on this topic.

Following the Gen Z demonstrations on the 24th and 25th of this month, an interim government has been formed under the leadership of former Chief Justice Sushila Karki, and the House of Representatives has been dissolved, with an election date announced for March 5, 2026.

The acting chief election commissioner Bhandari stated that the Commission has already started work on the elections as per the directive of the interim government, urging for effective security arrangements, assurance of manpower and resources, coordination with other ministries, involvement of political parties, and cooperation from the government and relevant sectors in the implementation of the election code of conduct.

US Ambassador to Nepal Dean R Thompson today paid a courtesy call on newly appointed Prime Minister of the interim government Sushila Karki. 

During the meeting held at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, Singha Durbar, the two exchanged views on various issues of mutual interest, according to the Prime Minister's Secretariat.

The Prime Minister acknowledged the US support to Nepal, expressing her hope that such assistance would continue in the future, too. 

Congratulating the Prime Minister on her appointment, the ambassador pledged the continuity of the US support to Nepal with priority as in the past. 

Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has said that ensuring a free and impartial environment for the upcoming election is a key responsibility of the incumbent government.

Speaking at an interaction organized today at the Election Commission in view of the recently announced House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5, 2026, Minister Aryal stated that the ongoing Gen Z demonstrations presented an opportunity to reaffirm democratic values and test public confidence through legitimate means.

He called upon all stakeholders to prioritize the upcoming election and contribute to creating a conducive environment for its success. 

The Minister also emphasized the need for guaranteeing voting rights for eligible Nepali citizens residing abroad with the use of technology and acknowledged the right of voters to recall their representatives mid-term if necessary.

During the event, the Election Commission presented an update on its ongoing activities and its expectations from the government to proceed ahead.

The Madhesi Commission and the National Women Commission have submitted their annual report for the fiscal year 2024/25 to President Ram Chandra Paudel on Thursday.

The two commissions presented their reports to the President in accordance with Article 294 of the Constitution of Nepal, at separate programs held at the President's office, according to a statement issued here today by spokesperson Pradeep Kumar Koirala.

The acting chairperson of the Madhesi Commission, Jeevachha Saha, and the chairperson of the National Women Commission, Kamala Parajuli, presented their respective commissions' reports.