EC publishes election calendar, candidacy filing on April 24 and 25

The Election Commission has endorsed and published the election calendar for the local level elections.

According to the calendar, two days—April 24 and 25— have been fixed for the registration of candidates.

The final name of candidates would be published on April 28 after completing the procedures such as registration of complaints and investigation into the complaints.

Likewise, the candidates can withdraw the candidates on April 29. The final list of the candidates would be published on April 29 in the evening and distribute election symbols on April 30.

The voting would take place from 8 am to 5 pm on May 13.

The silence period will come into force from May 10, 24 hours before the election.