Locals boycott elections in Okhaldhunga
Not a single voter had cast a ballot by noon at the polling station at Shahid Smriti Basic School in Manebhanjyang-7, Okhaldhunga District. The polling center, which has 701 registered voters, remained empty during the House of Representatives election.
Locals said they decided to boycott the vote after the government failed to move forward with plans to build a provincial hospital in Harkpur, Toksel. Residents had earlier provided about 167 ropanis of land for the project but say construction has not begun.
Chief Election Officer Hari Prasad Koirala said election staff were present at the center but no voters had arrived. Officials said if no voters turn up by the closing time, the staff deployed as temporary voters will cast ballots to formally close the polling process.
107-year-old exercises his franchise from Tanahun-2
One-hundred- and seven-year-old Ganesh Bahadur Rawat today voted under the House of Representatives (HoR) from Shuklagandaki Municipality-3 in Tanahun.
He visited the Nirmal Basic Secondary School, Bankewa polling centre under the Tanahu constituency-2 to cast his vote.
Following the voting, he said he was very happy to have cast his ballot.
104-year-old woman votes in Mechinagar
A 104-year-old woman has voted at the polling center of Dhulabari Secondary School, located in Mechinagar Municipality-10, under the House of Representatives member election.
Tulasa Koirala of Jhapa-1 came to the polling station with the support of her son and grandson.
Free airport shuttle service provided
Nepal Tourism Board has provided a free shuttle bus service to help domestic and international passengers travel during the election. The service is aimed at travelers using Tribhuvan International Airport.
The buses will operate from 5am to 7pm across major areas of the Kathmandu Valley. The board said the service is intended to reduce possible travel difficulties on election day and ensure passengers reach the airport on time.
Multiple routes will connect tourist hubs, hotels and key city locations with the airport. Acting Director Sunil Sharma urged travelers to use the shuttle service for safe and convenient movement during the polls.
