KATHMANDU: A total of 10,967 polling stations have been established across the country for the House of Representatives (HoR) election scheduled for March 5, 2026, according to the Election Commission.
The Commission has added 168 new polling stations to facilitate easier and more convenient voting. Previously, there were 10,892 polling stations. Meanwhile, 93 polling stations that were either not in use or deemed unsuitable have been cancelled.
The Election Commission said polling stations have been reorganized to ensure voter convenience. Polling stations that were inaccessible or unsuitable for voters have been removed, while new ones have been established in more appropriate locations.
During the review of polling stations, errors in the names and addresses of polling places were corrected. In some cases, voters were partially or fully transferred to more suitable polling stations. The Commission had earlier issued a public notice regarding the review process.
The Commission stated that if a voter’s name was transferred to another polling station or excluded during the review, concerned individuals were given the opportunity to file objections. It has also been arranged that voters may apply to transfer their name from one polling station to another within the same ward.
Meanwhile, with the promulgation of the House of Representatives Member Election (First Amendment) Ordinance, 2082, determining the percentage of inclusive groups under the proportional representation electoral system for the upcoming elections has become easier.
President Ram Chandra Paudel issued the ordinance on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers, in accordance with Article 114 of the Constitution of Nepal.
The Government of Nepal had recommended amending Schedule 1 of the House of Representatives Member Election Act, 2074, based on population percentages of Dalits, Indigenous Nationalities, Khas Arya, Madhesi, Tharu, and Muslims, as per the National Census 2078.
Previously, the inclusive group percentages listed in Schedule 1 were based on the National Census 2068. Under the revised provisions, political parties are required to submit closed lists of candidates for the proportional representation system in accordance with the updated population data.
According to Narayan Prasad Bhattarai, spokesperson of the Election Commission, political parties participating in the proportional system must submit their closed lists of candidates on December 28 and 29, between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
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