Candidates for Proportional Representation Can Withdraw Names Today

Kathmandu - Candidates for the proportional representation system for the upcoming House of Representatives election on March 5 (Fagun 21) can withdraw their names by 4:00 PM today.

According to the notice issued by the Election Commission, candidates can withdraw their names from the closed list submitted by political parties on December 28 and 29, as per the approved schedule.

Election Officer Krishna Bahadur Raut informed that the Commission has notified all relevant candidates. They can withdraw their names at the Proportional Election Office between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM today.

Candidates whose names are on the closed list and wish to withdraw must submit an application in the format specified by the House of Representatives Proportional Election Directive, 2082. The Commission stated that if a candidate cannot be present in person, they may submit the application through a legal representative.

In the 275-member House of Representatives, 165 members are elected through the direct voting system, and 110 members are elected through the proportional representation system.