Preparing to introduce an ordinance to allow Nepalis from abroad to participate in voting
-
Media Baaji
- Sun, 16 November 2025
Kathmandu. The government has prepared to bring an ordinance to regulate voting arrangements for Nepalis living abroad in the general election. The draft ordinance prepared by the Ministry of Home Affairs has been sent to the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs after suggestions from stakeholders. Home Minister Omprakash Aryal said that the draft of the ordinance is to allow the citizens of different constituencies to participate in voting along with those who are abroad.
Minister Aryal said, "We are trying to get voters from out of country and out of constituencies to participate in the election." We have sent the draft of the ordinance to the Ministry of Law. The ordinance sent to the Ministry of Law will be sent to the relevant ministry after necessary amendments. After approval by the Council of Ministers, it will go to the process of issuance by the President. According to the preparations, the ordinance will get its final form by next week.
Citizens living abroad will be able to vote for proportionality if the ordinance is issued and implemented according to the proposed system.
Express
Related News
Congress circular to submit election review report with reasons for defeat
Kathmandu. The Nepali Congress has issued a circular to submit the election review report along with the reasons for the defeat in the House of Representatives elections. The Congress has requested the party's subordinate committee and all candida...
The Ministry's objection to the accusations made in connection with the Minister of Finance in the electric vehicle customs case
Kathmandu. The Ministry of Finance has expressed serious objection to the rumors and attempts to assassinate Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle in connection with the customs clearance case of electric vehicles. Finance Minister's Private Secretary...
Shakti Basnet looked 'powerless' in Jajarkot
Surkhet. According to the latest vote results of Jajarkot, CPN leader Shakti Basnet is seen as 'powerless'. Basnet, a candidate for the House of Representatives, is following Khadak Bisi of the Nepali Congress. According to the latest vote results...
A child died after being hit by a RSVP candidate's vehicle
Kathmandu. In Rautahat, a child has died after being hit by a vehicle driven by the candidate of Rashtriya Swatantra Party RSVP Sagir Alam. The age of the child is estimated to be 6 years. Alam is a candidate from Rautahat-2.
Locals ha...
RSVP's opinion on Khagendra Sunar's statement is public
Kathmandu. National Independent Party RSVP has released its official opinion regarding the expression of Khagendra Sunar, candidate for the House of Representatives of Banke Region No. 3. The party has expressed serious interest in this matter aft...
At the time of his departure, the Prime Minister gave his own appointment
Kathmandu. Prime Minister Sushila Karki has given attractive appointments to her 'beloveds' when she leaves. In the cabinet meeting held on Sunday, Prime Minister Karki appointed her principal private secretary Ardash Kumar Shrestha as the chairma...