Election Commission of Nepal
The Election Commission of Nepal is the constitutional body responsible for conducting all federal, provincial, and local elections in the country. There have been no direct news mentions of the Commission in recent days.
Summary
The Election Commission of Nepal is the constitutional body responsible for conducting, supervising, and managing elections across federal, provincial, and local levels. Established under the Constitution of Nepal, it oversees voter registration, political party compliance, and election code enforcement.
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Context
Under Part 24 of the Constitution of Nepal, the Election Commission is led by a Chief Election Commissioner and up to four Election Commissioners appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Constitutional Council. The body manages nationwide voter rolls, registers political parties, and oversees multi-tier periodic elections and by-elections. It also mediates official party disputes and enforces election codes of conduct.
- established year
- 1951
- type
- constitutional body
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