The Election Commission will publish the final name list of the candidates vying for the election to the post of Vice-President by 5 pm today. Four people have filed their nominations for the election and the Office of the Election Commissioner is scheduled to publish the final name list today. According to the Office, prior to the publication of the name list, some procedures such as assessment of the nominations and complaints filed over them, publication of the preliminary name list, and withdrawal of candidacy will take place.

The election of the Vice-President is taking place on March 17.

Earlier, the Election Commission directed the election officers to ensure the registration of nominations that are different from the gender or community of the newly elected President.