Citizen campaign thanks govt for successful conduct of HoR election

KATHMANDU: The Citizen Campaign for Clean Election has congratulated the government for successfully conducting the House of Representatives (HoR) election.

A delegation representing the campaign met Om Prakash Aryal, Minister for Home Affairs, at Singha Durbar on Friday to express gratitude for the government’s role in ensuring the election was conducted smoothly.

The delegation included Bijay Raj Gautam, chairperson of Informal Sector Service Centre (INSEC), and Indra Prasad Aryal, chairperson of the Nepal Human Rights Organization.

According to the campaign, the government played a significant role in ensuring that the election was conducted in a peaceful, fair and orderly manner. It also praised the coordination between the government and the Election Commission Nepal in successfully completing the electoral process.

On the occasion, Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal thanked all stakeholders involved in organizing the election, stating that the collective efforts of government agencies, security forces and administrative bodies helped ensure a peaceful and enthusiastic electoral environment.

He said periodic elections are a fundamental pillar of a democratic system and represent the best constitutional and legal mechanism for obtaining a public mandate.

“The enthusiasm and active participation shown by voters across the country in conducting the election in a free, fair and fearless environment is highly commendable,” Aryal said, adding that it reflects the public’s firm commitment to democracy.

The campaign also stated that despite challenging circumstances, the role played by the Ministry of Home Affairs in maintaining security and ensuring a dignified and peaceful election process was praiseworthy.

In its message of appreciation, the campaign noted that the policy, administrative and security preparations made by the government helped conduct the sensitive national responsibility in a transparent and credible manner.

It further expressed confidence that the government will continue to demonstrate leadership in upholding democratic values, the rule of law, protection of human rights and promotion of good governance in the future.