KATHMANDU: The election of the Nepal Medical Association (NMA) has been postponed following an interim order issued by the Patan High Court.
In a press release, the Association stated that the election program scheduled under the previously announced timetable has been postponed in view of the court’s order.
Chief Election Officer Dr. Pranayaratna Shakya said the Election Committee will issue a new notice as soon as possible and make the revised election schedule public.
The NMA election was scheduled to be held outside the Kathmandu Valley on January 16 and 17.
Earlier, in response to a writ petition filed by Dr. Ajay Kumar Mishra, the Patan High Court had issued an order to maintain the status quo and directed that the election not be held.
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