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February - 5 
As the first phase of protests launched by the opposition alliance is going to conclude on February 8, leaders from the agitating political parties on February 5 worked out protest programs in Kathmandu for the second stage of demonstrations across the country, reports Myrepublica.com. The alliance
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As the first phase of protests launched by the opposition alliance is going to conclude on February 8, leaders from the agitating political parties on February 5 worked out protest programs in Kathmandu for the second stage of demonstrations across the country, reports Myrepublica.com. The alliance of nine opposition parties led by Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) have taken to the street since last month aimed at unseating the present Government and purportedly to foil the ruling coalition´s plan to impose autocratic rule in the country. CPN-UML leader Shankar Pokharel, a member of the taskforce, told "We have worked out the next phase of protests broadly. We will work on the proposal further in detail in the presence of top leaders. The final protest programs will be announced at the mass gathering in Kathmandu on February 5."
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February - 8 
Nine opposition parties including Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) are holding protest assembly as their show of strength on February 8 (today) in Kathmandu, reports The Himalayan Times.
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Nine opposition parties including Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) are holding protest assembly as their show of strength on February 8 (today) in Kathmandu, reports The Himalayan Times.
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February - 8 
UCPN-M wrapped up its seventh General Convention (GC) in Hetauda town of Makwanpur District on February 8, the party re-elected Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda as its Chairman, reports Kantipuronline.com. At the seven-day convention that adopted a strategy of peaceful politics to accomplis
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UCPN-M wrapped up its seventh General Convention (GC) in Hetauda town of Makwanpur District on February 8, the party re-elected Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda as its Chairman, reports Kantipuronline.com. At the seven-day convention that adopted a strategy of peaceful politics to accomplish a ‘new capitalist revolution,’ Dahal was once again able to consolidate his power with support from the rank and file. The GC also re-elected Baburam Bhattarai and Narayan Kaji Shrestha as the Vice-chairmen and Posta Bahadur Bogati as the General Secretary. PM Bhattarai had proposed Dahal continuing as the chairman, while Deputy Prime Minister Shrestha supported the proposal in the first meeting of the 98-member Central Committee (CC) elected at the GC. The appointments of four office bearers and members of the CC were endorsed through a voice vote in the closed session.
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February - 13 
Amid fresh rift between the parties over the formation of the election Government, President Ram Baran Yadav held separate meetings with the top leaders of the major parties on February 13, reports Nepalnews.com. President Yadav had a discussion with Nepali Congress (NC) president Sushil Koirala in
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Amid fresh rift between the parties over the formation of the election Government, President Ram Baran Yadav held separate meetings with the top leaders of the major parties on February 13, reports Nepalnews.com. President Yadav had a discussion with Nepali Congress (NC) president Sushil Koirala in the morning and later with Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda, and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) Chairman Jhala Nath Khanal. He is also set to hold discussion with the leaders of the Madhesi Front.
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February - 20 
Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai on February 20 (today) said that the formation of the Government under the Chief Justice was the last alternative to conduct Constituent Assembly (CA) election, reports Kantipuronline.com. He also urged not to aggravate the situation and lend their support for the el
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Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai on February 20 (today) said that the formation of the Government under the Chief Justice was the last alternative to conduct Constituent Assembly (CA) election, reports Kantipuronline.com. He also urged not to aggravate the situation and lend their support for the elections.
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March - 1 
President Ram Baran Yadav on March 1 told representatives of the Nepal Bar Association (NBA) that he will not make any unconstitutional move while forming a new Chief Justice-led election Government, reports Kantipuronline.com. The President’s position comes amid reports that the four major politica
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President Ram Baran Yadav on March 1 told representatives of the Nepal Bar Association (NBA) that he will not make any unconstitutional move while forming a new Chief Justice-led election Government, reports Kantipuronline.com. The President’s position comes amid reports that the four major political parties will not await the Supreme Court’s verdict on the Chief Justice-led Government formation and will form a new poll Government before a hearing scheduled for March 7. Dissatisfied with the ongoing political developments, NBA representatives asked if any proposal had been forwarded to the President on forming such a government before the court hearing.
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March - 17 
Interim Election Council chief Khil Raj Regmi on March 17 urged all political parties, civil society and the general public to prepare for fresh elections, reports Nepalnews.com. Regmi said that political parties, who may be divided on many issues, are one on holding the belief that the people's man
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Interim Election Council chief Khil Raj Regmi on March 17 urged all political parties, civil society and the general public to prepare for fresh elections, reports Nepalnews.com. Regmi said that political parties, who may be divided on many issues, are one on holding the belief that the people's mandate is most important in a democracy. He added that the only objective of the Government is to hold elections and it will use all its resources to do so.
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March - 17 
President Ram Baran Yadav on March 17 promulgated an ordinance, clearing constitutional and legal hurdles for the Government to appoint members to various constitutional bodies, including the Election Commission (EC), reports Kantipuronline.com. Following the endorsement of the ordinance by the Pres
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President Ram Baran Yadav on March 17 promulgated an ordinance, clearing constitutional and legal hurdles for the Government to appoint members to various constitutional bodies, including the Election Commission (EC), reports Kantipuronline.com. Following the endorsement of the ordinance by the President’s office, the Government has intensified preparations to appoint commissioners to long vacant posts at the EC, the Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA), the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) and the Public Service Commission (PSC).
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March - 18 
The Supreme Court (SC) on March 18 ordered Chief Justice (CJ) Khil Raj Regmi to limit his role to chairman of the Interim Election Council for the time being, reports Myrepublica.com. After hearing on a writ petition filed by advocates Chandrakanta Gyawali and Om Prakash Aryal, a single bench of ju
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The Supreme Court (SC) on March 18 ordered Chief Justice (CJ) Khil Raj Regmi to limit his role to chairman of the Interim Election Council for the time being, reports Myrepublica.com. After hearing on a writ petition filed by advocates Chandrakanta Gyawali and Om Prakash Aryal, a single bench of justice Girish Chandra Lal issued an interim order stating that Regmi should work only as the head of the Interim Election Council till the latter enjoys that post so that it will not affect the jurisdiction of the independent judiciary. The SC said Regmi should be identified only as the chairman of the Interim Election Council for the time being as he will not have any role in the capacity of Chief Justice at the same time.
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March - 19 
A Cabinet meeting of the interim election government on March 19 said it would announce the election date only after appointing the chief election commissioner and election commissioners, reports The Himalayan Times. “The government is doing groundwork to give the Constitutional Council a full shape
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A Cabinet meeting of the interim election government on March 19 said it would announce the election date only after appointing the chief election commissioner and election commissioners, reports The Himalayan Times. “The government is doing groundwork to give the Constitutional Council a full shape. Chairman Khil Raj Regmi will appoint three ministers as council members as soon as possible. Once that’s done, the Government will form the election commission. The poll date will be fixed only after holding consultations on the technical issues of the elections with the commission,” said Minister for Information and Communications Madhav Paudel.
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March - 21 
The Constitutional Council (CC) on March 21 forwarded the names of five commissioners, including the Chief of the Election Commission, to President Ram Baran Yadav for approval, reports Kantipuronline.com. The first CC meeting recommended former Acting Chief Election Commissioner Neel Kantha Uprety
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The Constitutional Council (CC) on March 21 forwarded the names of five commissioners, including the Chief of the Election Commission, to President Ram Baran Yadav for approval, reports Kantipuronline.com. The first CC meeting recommended former Acting Chief Election Commissioner Neel Kantha Uprety as the head of the body, and former members Dolakh Bahadur Gurung and Ayodhee Prasad Yadav to their previous positions. The new entrants include Ila Sharma and Rambhakta PV Thakur. With this decision the election holding body has got its full shape and the poll date will be fixed soon after they assume the office, according to ministers.
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March - 22 
President Ram Baran Yadav on March 22 has urged the chairman of the interim electoral Government, Khil Raj Regmi, who is ex-officio head of the Constitutional Council (CC), to clarify legality of the recommendations to re-appoint three former Election Commissioners, reports Kantipuronline.com. The C
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President Ram Baran Yadav on March 22 has urged the chairman of the interim electoral Government, Khil Raj Regmi, who is ex-officio head of the Constitutional Council (CC), to clarify legality of the recommendations to re-appoint three former Election Commissioners, reports Kantipuronline.com. The CC on March 21 forwarded the names of five commissioners, including former Chief Election Commissioner Nilkantha Uprety, Commissioners Dolakh Bahadur Gurung and Ayodhee Prasad Yadav, to President Ram Baran Yadav for approval. The interim constitution states that a person who has once served as Chief Election Commissioner or Election Commissioner cannot be appointed for any other Government services. However, the High-level Political Mechanism (HLPM), comprising representatives from the four major political parties, recommended five names to re-appoint candidates for the Election Commissioners considering that their previous experiences would be supportive for holding the fresh Constituent Assembly (CA) elections in June.
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March - 22 
The European Union (EU) and its member states in their first meeting with Foreign Minister Madhav Prasad Ghimire at his office in Kathmandu on March 22 said they are always ready to provide necessary support to conduct the elections in a free and fair manner, reports Nepalnews.com. Dr. Alexander Spa
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The European Union (EU) and its member states in their first meeting with Foreign Minister Madhav Prasad Ghimire at his office in Kathmandu on March 22 said they are always ready to provide necessary support to conduct the elections in a free and fair manner, reports Nepalnews.com. Dr. Alexander Spachis, Head of the Delegation of the EU to Nepal, said "The interim electoral Government has the main responsibility to hold the elections and it should concentrate on holding the elections successfully and that the EU is ready to support this task."
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March - 25 
Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist Baidya) cadres on March 25 obstructed the ongoing voters' registration process in two Village Development Committees (VDCs) in Jhapa District, reports Nepalnews.com. The Maoists prevented Election Commission (EC) officials from registering
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Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist Baidya) cadres on March 25 obstructed the ongoing voters' registration process in two Village Development Committees (VDCs) in Jhapa District, reports Nepalnews.com. The Maoists prevented Election Commission (EC) officials from registering voters at Jyamirgadhi and Dharampur VDCs. The cadres said that they would not allow EC to hold elections under the present Government.
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March - 28 
Cadres of the Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) vandalised the District election office in Baglung District on March 28, reports Nepalnews.com. A group of masked cadres of the CPN-Maoist-Baidya pretending to have come to the election office to register their names in
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Cadres of the Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) vandalised the District election office in Baglung District on March 28, reports Nepalnews.com. A group of masked cadres of the CPN-Maoist-Baidya pretending to have come to the election office to register their names in the voter list smashed the windowpanes, computers, telephone sets and printer. Following the incident, Police 'apprehended' some of the District leaders of the party, who owned "moral responsibility" for the attack. They, however, denied that they had given orders to vandalise the election office. The CPN-Maoist-Baidya District leaders were released afterwards.
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March - 28 
The Election Commission (EC) on March 28 told members of a cross-party taskforce that it will suggest a date for the elections only after it is confident of updating the voter rolls and formulating electoral laws, reports Kantipuronline.com. Top officials from the Home Ministry, Law Ministry and the
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The Election Commission (EC) on March 28 told members of a cross-party taskforce that it will suggest a date for the elections only after it is confident of updating the voter rolls and formulating electoral laws, reports Kantipuronline.com. Top officials from the Home Ministry, Law Ministry and the Prime Minister’s Office were invited to the meeting that dwelt on ways to update the electoral acts and intensify preparations to hold the polls in June.
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March - 29 
Cadres of the Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) on March 29 obstructed the employees of the Election Commission (EC) from carrying out voters’ registration process in Lalitpur and Bhaktapur Districts, reports The Himalayan Times. In Lalitpur District, a group of aroun
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Cadres of the Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) on March 29 obstructed the employees of the Election Commission (EC) from carrying out voters’ registration process in Lalitpur and Bhaktapur Districts, reports The Himalayan Times. In Lalitpur District, a group of around 20 CPN-Maoist-Baidya cadres misbehaved with EC officials and smashed a laptop computer used for maintaining records of voters and taking their photographs to be affixed on voters’ ID cards in Chaughare Village Development Committee (VDC). In Bhaktapur District, four CPN-Maoist-Baidya cadres vandalised Bhaktapur District Election Office. The masked men broke into EC office and damaged one laptop, a photocopy machine and a printer. They also tore apart 68 forms meant for registering voters’ details.
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March - 29 
The EC on March 29 requested the Ministry of Home Affairs to begin distribution of citizenship certificates by deploying mobile teams across the country, reports Merepublica.com. During a meeting with the ministry officials at the EC office, the commission formally made the request, according to Joi
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The EC on March 29 requested the Ministry of Home Affairs to begin distribution of citizenship certificates by deploying mobile teams across the country, reports Merepublica.com. During a meeting with the ministry officials at the EC office, the commission formally made the request, according to Joint Secretary Anil Kumar Thakur, who is also the EC spokesperson. Thakur said, "We have suggested to the Ministry of Home Affairs to distribute citizenship cards by deploying 305 mobile teams initially and increase the number of the teams to 561 if needed." He said that the teams are expected to be deployed to various parts of the country within one to two weeks. He also informed that the EC will continue the voter registration process alongside the citizenship card distribution by the ministry.
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April - 1 
Election Commission (EC) on April 1 issued letter to all District election offices across the country to halt the process of collecting and updating voters' registration with photographs, reports The Himalayan Times. The decision was taken after 53 parties; including Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party
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Election Commission (EC) on April 1 issued letter to all District election offices across the country to halt the process of collecting and updating voters' registration with photographs, reports The Himalayan Times. The decision was taken after 53 parties; including Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist-Baidya (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) submitted a memorandum to Chief Election Commissioner Neel Kantha Upreti urging the EC to halt all the activities related to election. The memorandum handed over to Upreti states: “EC has been conducting unconstitutional activities related to election despite our concern about the process. It should halt all such activities until the March 14 presidential decree is annulled and the nation reverts to political consensus and constitutional process.” The memorandum warns of dire consequences if the EC continues with the voters’ registration and other activities to facilitate polls.
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April - 4 
UCPN-M and the fringe parties on April 4 objected to the Election Commission (EC)’s proposal of requiring one per cent threshold to secure at least one seat in the Constituent Assembly (CA) through proportional representation system, reports The Himalayan Times. On the other hand, the Nepali Congres
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UCPN-M and the fringe parties on April 4 objected to the Election Commission (EC)’s proposal of requiring one per cent threshold to secure at least one seat in the Constituent Assembly (CA) through proportional representation system, reports The Himalayan Times. On the other hand, the Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) backed the EC’s proposal, stating that the proposed threshold would encourage the fringe parties to unite to champion their cause in the CA. The division came to fore during a meeting called by Chairman of the Interim Council of Ministers, Khil Raj Regmi, who was seeking the parties’ feedback on election related laws forwarded to the Government by the EC.
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April - 5 
Chairman of Interim Election Council Khil Raj Regmi on April 5 said that the Government is willing to make necessary changes in the proposed election law to ensure that smaller parties get represented in the Constituent Assembly (CA), reports Nepalnews.com. He said the Government is ready to make ne
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Chairman of Interim Election Council Khil Raj Regmi on April 5 said that the Government is willing to make necessary changes in the proposed election law to ensure that smaller parties get represented in the Constituent Assembly (CA), reports Nepalnews.com. He said the Government is ready to make necessary changes in a number of provisions in the law proposed by the Election Commission (EC) including the disqualification criteria for contesting the elections and the mandatory one percent threshold for the parties to get represented in the would-be CA under the proportional system.
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April - 11 
Chairman of the interim election Government Khil Raj Regmi on April 11 called on the youth to take part in elections, reports The Himalayan Times. Speaking at a programme organized to mark the Second National Jamboree of Nepal Scout in Chitwan District, Regmi said the upcoming Constituent Assembly
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Chairman of the interim election Government Khil Raj Regmi on April 11 called on the youth to take part in elections, reports The Himalayan Times. Speaking at a programme organized to mark the Second National Jamboree of Nepal Scout in Chitwan District, Regmi said the upcoming Constituent Assembly (CA) election was vital to establish good governance and political stability in the country and appealed the youth to support the CA poll regardless of their beliefs and practices. He added “Only the youth can bring political, economic, cultural, social and psychological changes necessary for the society.”
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April - 17 
Chairman of Interim Election Council Khil Raj Regmi on April 17 said he is determined to conduct the Constituent Assembly (CA) elections within Mansir (mid-December), reports Nepalnews.com. Speaking to a delegation of Rastriya Prajatantra Party-Nepal (RPP-Nepal) after receiving a memorandum submitte
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Chairman of Interim Election Council Khil Raj Regmi on April 17 said he is determined to conduct the Constituent Assembly (CA) elections within Mansir (mid-December), reports Nepalnews.com. Speaking to a delegation of Rastriya Prajatantra Party-Nepal (RPP-Nepal) after receiving a memorandum submitted by the party, Regmi said he is "committed to hold free and fair elections within mid-December". Regmi also mentioned that the Government is preparing to announce the election date very soon, but did not mention the tentative date.
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April - 17 
During a meeting with Chairman of the Interim Election Council Khil Raj Regmi held in Kathmandu on April 17, top Election Commission (EC) officials urged Regmi to approve the ordinance on amending the Election to Members of the Constituent Assembly Act, 2013, at the earliest, reports Myrepublica.com
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During a meeting with Chairman of the Interim Election Council Khil Raj Regmi held in Kathmandu on April 17, top Election Commission (EC) officials urged Regmi to approve the ordinance on amending the Election to Members of the Constituent Assembly Act, 2013, at the earliest, reports Myrepublica.com. Election Commissioner Ayodhi Prasad Yadav said “Our main concern in the meeting with the chairman was that the ordinance on amending the Election to Members of the Constituent Assembly Act, 2013 should be issued immediately as the delay has been affecting various activities of EC.” In response, Regmi told EC top officials that the Interim Election Council will approve the ordinance and forward it to the President at the earliest.
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April - 18 
Rastriya Prajatantra Party-Nepal (RPP-Nepal) on April 18 handed over a 7-point memorandum to President Ram Baran Yadav which demands for immediate announcement of the CA election date and formation of Election Constituency Delineation Commission, reports Nepalnews.com. A delegation led by RPP-Nepal
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Rastriya Prajatantra Party-Nepal (RPP-Nepal) on April 18 handed over a 7-point memorandum to President Ram Baran Yadav which demands for immediate announcement of the CA election date and formation of Election Constituency Delineation Commission, reports Nepalnews.com. A delegation led by RPP-Nepal chairman Kamal Thapa met President Yadav and submitted the memorandum. The party had presented the same set of demands to chairman of the interim election council Khil Raj Regmi.
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April - 20 
The Election Commission (EC) on April 20 advised the Government to plan the CA elections preferably in the second week of November, reports The Himalayan Times. While the EC did not categorically disclose the dates, an official said the commission is for holding polls on November 14-15. Election Com
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The Election Commission (EC) on April 20 advised the Government to plan the CA elections preferably in the second week of November, reports The Himalayan Times. While the EC did not categorically disclose the dates, an official said the commission is for holding polls on November 14-15. Election Commissioner Ila Sharma said the EC wanted all the poll related issues to be sorted out as soon as possible. She said the EC would discuss with the Government and finalize remaining legal issues at the earliest.
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April - 24 
Chairman of Interim Election Council Khil Raj Regmi on April 24 said that the slated Constituent Assembly (CA) elections will take place at any cost and there is no reason to doubt that, reports Nepalnews.com. He said, “There is no reason to doubt Government’s commitment to hold timely polls and we
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Chairman of Interim Election Council Khil Raj Regmi on April 24 said that the slated Constituent Assembly (CA) elections will take place at any cost and there is no reason to doubt that, reports Nepalnews.com. He said, “There is no reason to doubt Government’s commitment to hold timely polls and we are engaged in necessary homework for the same.” Though he did not announce tentative date for the election, he informed that the drive to collect voter’s namelist is already underway and will soon finish.
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April - 25 
CPN-Maoist-Baidya on April 25 reiterated that it would not participate in the election to the CA but disrupt the electoral process. The speakers at the extended meeting of the Central Committee (CC) of the party said formation of present Government was unconstitutional and it was not judicious in th
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CPN-Maoist-Baidya on April 25 reiterated that it would not participate in the election to the CA but disrupt the electoral process. The speakers at the extended meeting of the Central Committee (CC) of the party said formation of present Government was unconstitutional and it was not judicious in the election to be held by this Government. Following the meeting, spokesperson Pampha Bhushal said the party decided to intensify the agitation demanding the dissolution of present Government and formation of the national joint Government.
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April - 25 
Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda addressing a function in Salyan District on April 25 claimed that his party is going to reach alliance with Madhesi and Janajati groups in the upcoming elections, reports Nepalnews,com. Dahal said the "Maoist-
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Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda addressing a function in Salyan District on April 25 claimed that his party is going to reach alliance with Madhesi and Janajati groups in the upcoming elections, reports Nepalnews,com. Dahal said the "Maoist-Madhesi-Janajati alliance" will secure majority in the elections. However, he did not explain which of the Madhesi and Janajati groups his party would join hands with. He also claimed that other parties are fearful of the Maoists sweeping the elections.
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April - 26 
Chairman of the Interim Election Council (IEC) Khil Raj Regmi held a meeting with the office-bearers of the EC and took stock of progress made in regard to holding the election within November this year, reports Nepalnews.com. During the meeting Regmi directed the EC officials to intensify the elect
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Chairman of the Interim Election Council (IEC) Khil Raj Regmi held a meeting with the office-bearers of the EC and took stock of progress made in regard to holding the election within November this year, reports Nepalnews.com. During the meeting Regmi directed the EC officials to intensify the election-related works and activities so as to ensure timely polls. He said that the necessary preparations for the election should be finished soon so that the Government can declare the date for the second CA election at the earliest.
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April - 26 
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Neelkantha Upreti, said the EC has decided to publish a notice inviting registration of political parties, reports Kantipuronline.com. He said parties already in the EC’s register need to be re-registered and new parties will have to produce signatures of at least 1
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Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Neelkantha Upreti, said the EC has decided to publish a notice inviting registration of political parties, reports Kantipuronline.com. He said parties already in the EC’s register need to be re-registered and new parties will have to produce signatures of at least 10,000 supporters in order to be eligible for the registration. The EC officials also held talks with members of the Cabinet and briefed the Cabinet members on the “progresses” made by the EC so far in election-related issues.
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April - 26 
President Ram Baran Yadav on April 26 expressing hope that the election to Constituent Assembly (CA) would be held on time said 85 percent of all the active political forces have already ready for elections, reports Myrepublica.com. He further said as head of the state he was taking initiatives to p
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President Ram Baran Yadav on April 26 expressing hope that the election to Constituent Assembly (CA) would be held on time said 85 percent of all the active political forces have already ready for elections, reports Myrepublica.com. He further said as head of the state he was taking initiatives to persuade some dissident political parties, including Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist-Baidya (CPN-Maoist-Baidya), to come on board the election process. He also assured the new CA would deliver the constitution to the people as the dissolved legislature has already accomplished a lot of the work and the peace process has already been completed.
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April - 26 
The Government and the Election Commission (EC) on April 26 have agreed to hold fresh polls to elect a new Constituent Assembly (CA) with 601 members, reports The Himalayan Times. The Government reached a conclusion to retain the old strength of 601 when the big four parties decided to reduce the CA
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The Government and the Election Commission (EC) on April 26 have agreed to hold fresh polls to elect a new Constituent Assembly (CA) with 601 members, reports The Himalayan Times. The Government reached a conclusion to retain the old strength of 601 when the big four parties decided to reduce the CA’s strength from 601 to 491.
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April - 28 
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Neel Kantha Uprety on April 28 said preparations are underway to hold the Constituent Assembly (CA) election by the third week of November, reports The Himalayan Times. Speaking at a programme Tanahun District, Upreti said that the election date will be fixed in abo
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Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Neel Kantha Uprety on April 28 said preparations are underway to hold the Constituent Assembly (CA) election by the third week of November, reports The Himalayan Times. Speaking at a programme Tanahun District, Upreti said that the election date will be fixed in about two weeks’ time. He said “As the Government is likely to announce the polls date for the third week of November, the Election Commission (EC) is also doing its homework accordingly,” urging all to create a conducive environment for the polls.
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April - 28 
EC Spokesperson Madhu Prasad Regmi on April 28 said the EC is all set to register political parties for the upcoming CA election from April 30, reports Myrepublica.com. He said “The EC has issued a call to political parties for registration. We will start registering new parties from April 30 for a
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EC Spokesperson Madhu Prasad Regmi on April 28 said the EC is all set to register political parties for the upcoming CA election from April 30, reports Myrepublica.com. He said “The EC has issued a call to political parties for registration. We will start registering new parties from April 30 for a month.” As per the existing provision, EC can give political parties a deadline of maximum one month for registration for the purpose of contesting election. Altogether 119 political parties have registered at EC so far. According to EC, 54 political parties had contested the CA elections in 2008 and 25 parties were elected. EC is currently busy holding discussions with stakeholders across the country in order to seek their views on fresh election and to inform them about the preparations being made for the polls.
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April - 29 
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Nil Kantha Upreti on April 29 said that the Government will announce election date within the next 10 days, reports Nepalnews.com. Speaking at a programme in Kaski District, Upreti said that elections were the backbone of a democratic system, and the commission was
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Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Nil Kantha Upreti on April 29 said that the Government will announce election date within the next 10 days, reports Nepalnews.com. Speaking at a programme in Kaski District, Upreti said that elections were the backbone of a democratic system, and the commission was committed to holding free and fair election. He further said that political parties are about to reach a consensus on CA election ordinance, and the ordinance would be approved soon. After the ordinance is approved, the Government will announce election date.
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April - 30 
The Election Commission (EC) has started the process of registration and renewal of political parties for the upcoming polls to the Constituent Assembly (CA) from April 30 (today), reports The Himalayan Times. Leader and cadres of political parties including the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoi
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The Election Commission (EC) has started the process of registration and renewal of political parties for the upcoming polls to the Constituent Assembly (CA) from April 30 (today), reports The Himalayan Times. Leader and cadres of political parties including the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M), Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) among others have reached EC since early morning. As per the amended regulations, all the political parties participating in the erstwhile CA polls held in 2008 are also required to register themselves at the EC to be eligible to contest the upcoming polls. The old political parties are not required to submit 10,000 signatures. However, this rule has not been changed for the new political parties.
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July - 10 
The Election Commission (EC) in a meeting held at its central office in Kathmandu on July 10 brought in an election code of conduct with some amendments in the earlier drafted on June 17, 2013 code of conduct with effect from July 22, 120 days before the Constituent Assembly (CA) poll scheduled for
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The Election Commission (EC) in a meeting held at its central office in Kathmandu on July 10 brought in an election code of conduct with some amendments in the earlier drafted on June 17, 2013 code of conduct with effect from July 22, 120 days before the Constituent Assembly (CA) poll scheduled for November 19. The election code of conduct, which is divided into eight chapters, will be applicable to candidates, political parties, their cadres, the Government and its various bodies, Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) and media organizations.
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August - 7 
In a blatant violation of the election code of conduct, Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) on August 7 ordered Krishna Bhagat Pradhan, a local businessman of Sankhuwasabha District not to sell any of his properties and issued a warning to cough up Rs 20 million, report
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In a blatant violation of the election code of conduct, Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) on August 7 ordered Krishna Bhagat Pradhan, a local businessman of Sankhuwasabha District not to sell any of his properties and issued a warning to cough up Rs 20 million, reports Kantipuronline.com. Pradhan is the second vice-chairman of the Sankhuwasabha Chamber of Commerce and Industry. "They demanded Rs 20 million cash and a house in donation. I refused to pay such a huge amount despite repeated threats," said Pradhan.
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August - 7 
The Election Commission (EC) on August 7 held interaction at EC office in Kathmandu with Chiefs of the Nepal Police, Armed Police Force and National Investigation Department and some Army generals on security arrangements for the upcoming Constituent Assembly (CA) elections, reports Nepalnews.com. D
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The Election Commission (EC) on August 7 held interaction at EC office in Kathmandu with Chiefs of the Nepal Police, Armed Police Force and National Investigation Department and some Army generals on security arrangements for the upcoming Constituent Assembly (CA) elections, reports Nepalnews.com. During the meeting, representatives of all the security agencies stated that the security apparatus is capable of ensuring security during the polls in an integrated manner. The possibility of some political groups trying to create obstructions did figure during the discussion while the security officials claimed that no substantial security threat exists. Meanwhile, the High-level Political Committee (HLPC) in a meeting on August 7 said that it cannot wait for the poll-opposing parties to come on board the election process for more than three days, reports Kantipuronline.com. The meeting delved into the demands floated by the Mohan Baidya’s Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist-Baidya (CPN-Mosist-Baidya)-led 33-party alliance and the Madhesi Janadhikar Forum Nepal (MJF-N)- spearheaded eight-party alliance. After the meeting, cross-party leaders said most of the demands of the poll-opposing parties are difficult to address, while a few others could be fulfilled without affecting the election schedule.
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August - 7 
The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairperson Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda addressing the leaders and cadres of his party in the Pokhara city of Kaski District on August 7 said that the Young Communist League (YCL), the ‘youth wing’ of his party, will chase off those engaged i
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The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairperson Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda addressing the leaders and cadres of his party in the Pokhara city of Kaski District on August 7 said that the Young Communist League (YCL), the ‘youth wing’ of his party, will chase off those engaged in conspiracy to thwart the November 19 elections to the CA, reports Nepalnews.com. Dahal also directed his party cadres to work together to create an enabling atmosphere for polls by forgetting past differences in such a important juncture of the country’s history when even the extreme left and extreme right forces should unite to give a way out to the problems facing the country.
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August - 8 
Tilak Pun, state committee coordinator of CPN-Maoist-Baidya’s youth wing on August 8 said, “We have trained youths in Dang, Banke, Bardiya, Kailali and Kanchanpur to disrupt the poll process”, reports Myrepublica.com. CPN-Maoist-Baidya has trained over 800 cadres with the aim of seizing polling boo
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Tilak Pun, state committee coordinator of CPN-Maoist-Baidya’s youth wing on August 8 said, “We have trained youths in Dang, Banke, Bardiya, Kailali and Kanchanpur to disrupt the poll process”, reports Myrepublica.com. CPN-Maoist-Baidya has trained over 800 cadres with the aim of seizing polling booths in the upcoming Constituent Assembly (CA) election. He also claimed that the trained youths are “fully capable” of challenging the Security Forces (SFs). The party´s regional body has formed several groups to be mobilized in various election constituencies. CPN-Maoist-Baidya has said that it would not allow the current Khil Raj Regmi to hold the CA polls.
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August - 25 
A Nepali has been arrested with 30 detonator and 15 packets of explosives from Nepal-India border of Nepalgunj in mid-west Nepal, said news reports on August 26, quoting Police sources, reports Nepal News on August 26. The news reports said that the Police are seriously investigating the matter amid
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A Nepali has been arrested with 30 detonator and 15 packets of explosives from Nepal-India border of Nepalgunj in mid-west Nepal, said news reports on August 26, quoting Police sources, reports Nepal News on August 26. The news reports said that the Police are seriously investigating the matter amid threats of election disruption by some poll-opposing groups.
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August - 25 
Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda addressing a mass meeting at Kathmandu on August 25 said that no force can obstruct the upcoming Constituent Assembly (CA) elections scheduled for November 19, reports The Himalayan Times. Dahal added, "The on
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Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda addressing a mass meeting at Kathmandu on August 25 said that no force can obstruct the upcoming Constituent Assembly (CA) elections scheduled for November 19, reports The Himalayan Times. Dahal added, "The only option to end the political deadlock is election. People will boycott the poll disturbers. They even cannot foil the election."
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August - 30 
The Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) on August 30 took out a rally in Kathmandu as part of the poll boycott campaign the party has been carrying out since the past few days, reports Nepalnews.com. The rally was started from Maitidevi and went through Dilli Bazar, Put
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The Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) on August 30 took out a rally in Kathmandu as part of the poll boycott campaign the party has been carrying out since the past few days, reports Nepalnews.com. The rally was started from Maitidevi and went through Dilli Bazar, Putali Sadak, Bag Bazar, Ghantaghar, Durbar Marg and Indra Chowk before it converged into a mass meeting at Basantapur area.
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September - 2 
The Election Commission (EC) on September 2 formally decided that it will directly distribute the voter ID cards for the Constituent Assembly (CA) elections scheduled to be held on November 19, reports Myrepublica.com. The meeting also decided to print voter ID cards for the elections. The EC has re
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The Election Commission (EC) on September 2 formally decided that it will directly distribute the voter ID cards for the Constituent Assembly (CA) elections scheduled to be held on November 19, reports Myrepublica.com. The meeting also decided to print voter ID cards for the elections. The EC has registered 12.5 million voters on the new electoral rolls with photo and biometrics.
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September - 3 
A meeting of the High-level Political Committee (HLPC) on September 3 agreed to increase the Constituent Assembly (CA) seats to 601 to make a final attempt to bring the poll-opposing parties on board the election process, reports Kantipuronline.com. The decision was taken after the Federal Socialist
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A meeting of the High-level Political Committee (HLPC) on September 3 agreed to increase the Constituent Assembly (CA) seats to 601 to make a final attempt to bring the poll-opposing parties on board the election process, reports Kantipuronline.com. The decision was taken after the Federal Socialist Party Nepal (FSPN) led by Ashok Rai said it will go to the polls if the CA has 601 members. On March 13, the parties agreed to form a 491-member CA, while on August 15 the HLPC decided to form a 585-member assembly to address the demands of the Federal Democratic Front (FDF), led by the Madhesi Janadhikar Forum-Nepal (MJR-N). Cross-party leaders seem confident that the FSPN will join the election process if 601 will be the number of lawmakers.
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September - 5 
The Election Commission (EC) on September 5 appointed election officers for the November 19 CA elections, reports Kantipuronline.com. A meeting of the EC board decided to appoint 75 District Judges as Chief Election Officers in their respective Districts and 86 Additional District Judges as Returnin
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The Election Commission (EC) on September 5 appointed election officers for the November 19 CA elections, reports Kantipuronline.com. A meeting of the EC board decided to appoint 75 District Judges as Chief Election Officers in their respective Districts and 86 Additional District Judges as Returning Officers in the remaining constituencies of the Districts. The election officers are told to establish offices in all the 240 constituencies and intensify poll-related activities.
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September - 6 
The Election Commission (EC) on September 6 began an orientation programme, targeting Chief Election Officers and Election Officers appointed for the upcoming CA election, reports Nepalnews.com. Chief Election Officer Neelkantha Upreti inaugurated the training that will continue until September 7. C
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The Election Commission (EC) on September 6 began an orientation programme, targeting Chief Election Officers and Election Officers appointed for the upcoming CA election, reports Nepalnews.com. Chief Election Officer Neelkantha Upreti inaugurated the training that will continue until September 7. Chief Election Officers and Election Officers have been divided into nine groups.
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September - 9 
Federal Limbuwan State Commission affiliated to Federal Democratic National Forum (FDNF) on September 9 (today) warned it will foil the upcoming CA election in nine eastern Districts, reports The Himalayan Times. The commission announced that it would not let elections take place in Sunsari, Morang,
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Federal Limbuwan State Commission affiliated to Federal Democratic National Forum (FDNF) on September 9 (today) warned it will foil the upcoming CA election in nine eastern Districts, reports The Himalayan Times. The commission announced that it would not let elections take place in Sunsari, Morang, Jhapa, Ilam, Panchthar, Taplejung, Sankhuwasabha, Terhathum and Dhankuta Districts. Issuing a press statement, the commission announced a general strike on September 12 across the nine eastern Districts, mass gathering on September 19 in Itahari city of Sunsari District and Nepal bandh on September 25 and 26.
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September - 10 
54 national and international election observer organizations on September 10 filed applications at the Election Commission (EC) for carrying out the Constituency Assembly (CA) elections observation, reports Myrepublica. According to Chief Election Commissioner Neel Kantha Uprety, two international
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54 national and international election observer organizations on September 10 filed applications at the Election Commission (EC) for carrying out the Constituency Assembly (CA) elections observation, reports Myrepublica. According to Chief Election Commissioner Neel Kantha Uprety, two international organizations, the Carter Center and Thailand-based Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) have applied for elections observation.
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September - 10 
With chances of the Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) joining the November 19 elections fading fast, the High-level Political Committee (HLPC) on September 10 decided to move on with election preparations, reports Kantipuronline. It, however, said the doors for negoti
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With chances of the Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) joining the November 19 elections fading fast, the High-level Political Committee (HLPC) on September 10 decided to move on with election preparations, reports Kantipuronline. It, however, said the doors for negotiations are always open. The HLPC had approached the CPN-Maoist-Baidya after President Ram Baran Yadav urged top leaders of the major parties to make maximum efforts to bring all parties on board the election process.
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September - 11 
Chief Election Commissioner Nil Kantha Uprety on September 11 urged the major political parties to shortly conclude all efforts of reaching an understanding with the disgruntled smaller parties’ vis-à-vis the November polls, reports Nepal News. Uprety said that the natural path of registering politi
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Chief Election Commissioner Nil Kantha Uprety on September 11 urged the major political parties to shortly conclude all efforts of reaching an understanding with the disgruntled smaller parties’ vis-à-vis the November polls, reports Nepal News. Uprety said that the natural path of registering political parties with the Election Commission (EC) has already expired. Only a new constitutional decree or provision can allow the unregistered parties to get enrolled for election. The process of designing the format of ballot paper has started today, Uprety said, adding that it may be too late, if the parties do not reach a conclusion as early as possible.
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September - 11 
CPN-Maoist-Baidya Vice Chairman CP Gajurel on September 11 warned of derailing the upcoming CA elections and threatened not to spare anyone who files candidacy for the polls, reports Kantipuronline.com. Gajurel said "We request the family members not to encourage for filing candidacy for the so-call
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CPN-Maoist-Baidya Vice Chairman CP Gajurel on September 11 warned of derailing the upcoming CA elections and threatened not to spare anyone who files candidacy for the polls, reports Kantipuronline.com. Gajurel said "We request the family members not to encourage for filing candidacy for the so-called CA elections. If anyone files candidacy by disregarding our request, there is no guarantee that the candidate will return home." He also directed the party cadres to ban the election candidates from entering the villages. He, however, said that the CA polls might be held in Chaitra (March/April, 2014) if their 18-point demands including the roundtable conference were met.
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September - 12 
Election Commissioner Dolakh Bahadur Gurung on September 12 said “Nearly 50 percent of the work related to election has been completed”, reports Nepal News. He added that the Election Commission (EC) now holds the capability to function effectively during the upcoming election. The EC also requested
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Election Commissioner Dolakh Bahadur Gurung on September 12 said “Nearly 50 percent of the work related to election has been completed”, reports Nepal News. He added that the Election Commission (EC) now holds the capability to function effectively during the upcoming election. The EC also requested the Government to forge consensus with all the political parties regarding the November election as well as remove constitutional difficulties at the earliest to create an enabling atmosphere for election.
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September - 12 
Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) on September 12 softened its stance in favor of November 19 elections, saying that the resignation of Khil Raj Regmi from the post of sitting chief justice will be enough for them to participate in the polls, reports Nepal News. CPN-M
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Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) on September 12 softened its stance in favor of November 19 elections, saying that the resignation of Khil Raj Regmi from the post of sitting chief justice will be enough for them to participate in the polls, reports Nepal News. CPN-Maoist-Baidya Secretary Deb Gurung said "We will be a part of the polls, if Regmi, the chairman of Interim Election Council, quits as the sitting chief justice." Gurung further said a new Government as per article 38(1) of the constitution thereby has to be formed under the leadership of Regmi again. "We have no objection with Regmi, as we have no stand on whether the government should be led by an independent person or a politician. But we can't accept election in the present status quo situation," Gurung said.
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September - 13 
The agitating Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya), at an all-party meeting convened by President Ram Baran Yadav on September 13, formally committed itself to participation in the proposed Constituent Assembly (CA) elections, but with conditions, reports Republica. Acco
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The agitating Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya), at an all-party meeting convened by President Ram Baran Yadav on September 13, formally committed itself to participation in the proposed Constituent Assembly (CA) elections, but with conditions, reports Republica. According to one of the points in the four-point proposal presented by the CPN-Maoist-Baidya, “A political government should be formed while the composition and leadership of such a government can be decided through discussions.” It further stated, “If the chief justice, who has been leading the present government, becomes ready to resign from the post of chief justice, a political government can be formed even under his leadership.” Party leaders present at the 19-party meeting agreed to do some homework on September 14 (today) and sit for the next round of the all-party meeting on September 15. They claimed that they would make the talks on September 15decisive.
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September - 17 
A meeting of the National Security Council (NSC) on September 17 recommended the deployment of security personnel for coordinated security arrangements during polls, the army to be deployed for poll security at the third layer of the polling stations, after Nepal Police and Armed Police Force (APF),
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A meeting of the National Security Council (NSC) on September 17 recommended the deployment of security personnel for coordinated security arrangements during polls, the army to be deployed for poll security at the third layer of the polling stations, after Nepal Police and Armed Police Force (APF), reports Nepal News. Around 61,000 Nepal Army personnel will be deployed at the “outer layers” of polling stations across the country to provide overall security arrangements in close coordination with Nepal Police and Armed Police Force during the CA elections scheduled for November 19. Similarly, a total of 54, 0000 Nepal Police personnel will act as a major security force responsible for providing election security while around 20,000 Armed Police Force personnel will be mobilized to assist Nepal Police for the same. An additional 40,000 temporary police would also be hired for the November 19 poll security and they will work under Nepal Police.
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September - 17 
After meeting with Interim Election Council Chairman Khilraj Regmi and other cabinet ministers at the chairman’s official residence in Kathmandu, the major political parties on September 17 agreed to hold election without participation of the Mohan Baidya’s Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-B
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After meeting with Interim Election Council Chairman Khilraj Regmi and other cabinet ministers at the chairman’s official residence in Kathmandu, the major political parties on September 17 agreed to hold election without participation of the Mohan Baidya’s Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya)-led 33 parties’ alliance, reports Nepal News. According to Chairman Regmi’s press advisor Bimal Gautam, HLPC leaders urged Regmi to intensify the election process by amending the 25-point presidential decree and remove constitutional difficulties in order to implement agreements reached with parties like Madhesi Janadhikar Forum-Nepal and FSP. They asked him to ensure second CA election on November 19 at any cost. In response, Regmi clarified that the Government will not reverse their decision to hold election on 19 November at any cost and will not cause any delay to amend the 25-point presidential decree and remove constitutional difficulties, Gautam informed.
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September - 17 
After the talks with the CPN-Maoist-Baidya failed to bear fruit, the High Level Political Committee (HLPC) on September 17 (today) directed the Government to proceed all the procedure for November 19 polls even if the agitating-CPN-Maoist-Baidya and its allies did not take part on the election proce
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After the talks with the CPN-Maoist-Baidya failed to bear fruit, the High Level Political Committee (HLPC) on September 17 (today) directed the Government to proceed all the procedure for November 19 polls even if the agitating-CPN-Maoist-Baidya and its allies did not take part on the election process, reports The Himalayan Times. After the meeting, the leaders of major parties went to the Election Commission (EC) and held a meeting with the EC officials. They asked the EC to carry on the preparation for the November election. However, the parties have decided to keep door open for the possible talks with the agitating CPN-Maoist-Baidya and its allies.
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September - 17 
President Ram Baran Yadav on September 17 endorsed the Government’s request to increase the number of Constituent Assembly (CA) seats to 601 by making changes in the Interim Constitution, reports Kantipuronline.com. The High-level Political Committee (HLPC) had agreed to increase the number of CA se
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President Ram Baran Yadav on September 17 endorsed the Government’s request to increase the number of Constituent Assembly (CA) seats to 601 by making changes in the Interim Constitution, reports Kantipuronline.com. The High-level Political Committee (HLPC) had agreed to increase the number of CA seats to bring the Ashok Rai-led Federal Socialist Party (FSP) on board the election process. The HLPC has also agreed to elect 58 percent of the CA members through the proportional electoral system and 42 percent through the first-past-the-post (FTPT) category, from its earlier decision to elect half the CA members through the FTPT system.
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September - 18 
Following requests from the Government and the High-level Political Committee (HLPC), the Election Commission (EC) officials are racking their brains on how to defer the candidacy nomination dates for a ‘few days,’ but without affecting the overall November 19 poll schedule, reports Kantipuronline.c
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Following requests from the Government and the High-level Political Committee (HLPC), the Election Commission (EC) officials are racking their brains on how to defer the candidacy nomination dates for a ‘few days,’ but without affecting the overall November 19 poll schedule, reports Kantipuronline.com. Chief Election Commissioner Neel Kantha Uprety on September 18 said “We will try to manage a few more days for candidacy nominations if it is technically possible. We will most probably make our views public by tomorrow.” The EC has set aside September 23 and 26 for political parties to nominate their candidates contesting the election under the first-past-the-post and proportional electoral systems respectively.
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September - 19 
The Election Commission (EC) on September 19 extended the deadline for the registration of candidacy by a week a day after cabinet's request for the same, reports Nepal News. A meeting of the EC extended the deadline for the registration of candidacy without affecting the final date of Constituent A
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The Election Commission (EC) on September 19 extended the deadline for the registration of candidacy by a week a day after cabinet's request for the same, reports Nepal News. A meeting of the EC extended the deadline for the registration of candidacy without affecting the final date of Constituent Assembly (CA) election scheduled for November 19. With the latest extension, the proportional candidates will now have to be registered by September 30, while the direct candidates have to be registered by September 17.
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September - 21 
The Election Commission (EC) on September 21 (today) allowed 51 poll observing groups—two international and 49 national— to field over 74,000 observers for the November 19 CA election, reports Kantipuronline.com. Two of the 52 national groups that had filed applications at the EC were disqualified f
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The Election Commission (EC) on September 21 (today) allowed 51 poll observing groups—two international and 49 national— to field over 74,000 observers for the November 19 CA election, reports Kantipuronline.com. Two of the 52 national groups that had filed applications at the EC were disqualified for not having the required documents, according to EC officials. The two international groups the EC has chosen are Carter Center and Asian Network for Free Election, while observers from invitee organisations—the European Union (EU) and the United Nations (UN) —are also scheduled to monitor the polls.
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September - 22 
The Government on September 22 proposed to form a four-tier security mechanism for the upcoming Constituent Assembly (CA) elections scheduled for November 19, reports Republica. The Home Minister, Home Secretary and top officials of all four security agencies - Nepal Army (NA), Armed Police Force (
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The Government on September 22 proposed to form a four-tier security mechanism for the upcoming Constituent Assembly (CA) elections scheduled for November 19, reports Republica. The Home Minister, Home Secretary and top officials of all four security agencies - Nepal Army (NA), Armed Police Force (APF), Nepal Police and National Investigation Department (NID) - briefed the Election Commission (EC) about the integrated security plan for the elections. According to the integrated security plan prepared by the Government, around 62,000 Nepal Army personnel will be deployed as backup force during the CA polls. Similarly, 54,000 personnel from Nepal Police, 22,000 from APF and over 44,000 temporary personnel will be used for election security. The EC will form a Joint Election Operations Committee (JEOC), which will coordinate the security committees.
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September - 23 
The High Level Political Committee (HLPC) on September 23 (today) formally directed the Government to request the President to remove constitutional difficulties for mobilization of Nepal Army during November 19 CA election, reports Nepal News. A meeting of the cross party mechanism led by four majo
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The High Level Political Committee (HLPC) on September 23 (today) formally directed the Government to request the President to remove constitutional difficulties for mobilization of Nepal Army during November 19 CA election, reports Nepal News. A meeting of the cross party mechanism led by four major political parties asked the Government to forward another ordinance to President Ram Baran Yadav concerning invoking article 158 of the Interim Constitution to remove the constitutional hurdles in mobilization of Nepal Army for polls.
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September - 26 
CPN-Maoist-Baidya‚ which has threatened to foil the November 19 Constituent Assembly (CA) polls‚ has allegedly woven a plan to get its cadres recruited as temporary Police personnel‚ slated to be hired for the upcoming CA polls, reports The Himalayan Times on September 27. DSP Padam Bahadur Bista at
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CPN-Maoist-Baidya‚ which has threatened to foil the November 19 Constituent Assembly (CA) polls‚ has allegedly woven a plan to get its cadres recruited as temporary Police personnel‚ slated to be hired for the upcoming CA polls, reports The Himalayan Times on September 27. DSP Padam Bahadur Bista at Seti Zonal Police Office in Kailali District‚ said “So far‚ as many as 20 former Maoist combatants have applied for temporary police personnel. They will be automatically disqualified from the competition.” Seti Zonal Police Office‚ however‚ said it would remove the Police personnel if they were found to be party cadres even after their recruitment as temporary police personnel.
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September - 26 
The Supreme Court (SC) on September 26 ordered the government and the Election Commission (EC) to not allow convicted persons from contesting Constituent Assembly elections, reports Nepal News. A special bench of Justice Susheela Karki, Girish Chandra Lal, and Prakash Wosti issued an order to this e
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The Supreme Court (SC) on September 26 ordered the government and the Election Commission (EC) to not allow convicted persons from contesting Constituent Assembly elections, reports Nepal News. A special bench of Justice Susheela Karki, Girish Chandra Lal, and Prakash Wosti issued an order to this effect in response to a writ petition filed at the SC against the Prime Minister’s Office and the EC demanding that the murder convicts as well as those against whom charges of heinous crimes have been framed by a court of law be debarred from contesting the Constituent Assembly (CA) polls. The SC also scrapped the September 23 stay order by SC Justice Tarka Raj Bhatta that effectively allowed murder convicts to contest elections. The latest SC verdict has now barred all murder convicts, including Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) leader Bal Krishna Dhungel, to file candidacy for the November 19 elections to the second CA.
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September - 27 
Chief Election Commissioner Neelkantha Upreti inaugurating two-day training on election and vote count in Lalitpur District on September 27 said that the Election Commission (EC) has almost completed the preparations for the upcoming CA elections scheduled for November 19, reports Nepal News. He als
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Chief Election Commissioner Neelkantha Upreti inaugurating two-day training on election and vote count in Lalitpur District on September 27 said that the Election Commission (EC) has almost completed the preparations for the upcoming CA elections scheduled for November 19, reports Nepal News. He also expressed confidence that the election fervor will further catch up with the parties after the registration of the candidates under the first-past-the-post election system. He has directed the officials to leave no stone unturned to carry out all works on behalf the commission to conduct the election in a free, fair and credible manner.
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September - 28 
Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) cadres captured electoral education materials in Thalbazaar of Jajarkot District on September 28 (today), reports Republica.
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Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) cadres captured electoral education materials in Thalbazaar of Jajarkot District on September 28 (today), reports Republica.
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September - 30 
The Election Commission (EC) on September 30 (today) called for all political parties registering candidacy under the proportional election system to submit application to that end, reports Nepal News. According to EC Spokesperson Bir Bahadur Rai, the political parties interested to take part in the
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The Election Commission (EC) on September 30 (today) called for all political parties registering candidacy under the proportional election system to submit application to that end, reports Nepal News. According to EC Spokesperson Bir Bahadur Rai, the political parties interested to take part in the proportional election system are publicly requested to nominate their candidacy in the first round on October 1. The call is made as per the provision that a political party, which does not register nomination, will not be able to participate in the proportional election system.
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October - 23 
A group of poll-opposing Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) cadres led by Rasuwa District secretary Bhim Bahadur Khadka raided the Laharepauwa Village Development Committee (VDC)-based house belonging to Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) cadre Nil Prasad
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A group of poll-opposing Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) cadres led by Rasuwa District secretary Bhim Bahadur Khadka raided the Laharepauwa Village Development Committee (VDC)-based house belonging to Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) cadre Nil Prasad Acharya and sprinkled acid on latter’s wife, Laxmi Acharya, and made away with the election and publicity materials on October 23, reports Nepal News. The victim has been seriously injured in the acid attack and is undergoing treatment at the Trishuli Hospital. UCPN-M coordinator Bhujel said the attack shows the “evil and vicious” nature of the CPN-Maoist-Baiday party, adding that they will strongly resist such attacks. He also called on the local authorities to book the CPN-Maoist-Baidya cadres involved in such heinous act and initiate proper legal action.
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October - 23 
CPN-Maoist-Baidya on October 23 enforced shutdown in Dhankuta District to obstruct the pre-scheduled arrival of UCPN-M Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal in the District for election campaign, reports Kantipuronline.com. Cadres of the CPN-Maoist-Baidya disrupted vehicular movement by falling trees on the
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CPN-Maoist-Baidya on October 23 enforced shutdown in Dhankuta District to obstruct the pre-scheduled arrival of UCPN-M Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal in the District for election campaign, reports Kantipuronline.com. Cadres of the CPN-Maoist-Baidya disrupted vehicular movement by falling trees on the Koshi Highway to disturb Dahal's entrance to Dhankuta. The Maoist cadres had fell down trees in half a dozen places in Rudrabari, Chyangchyangbari, Dhat and Schooldanda along the Dharan-Dhankuta Road Section.
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October - 25 
A bomb disposal squad of the Nepal Army (NA) on October 25 recovered and disposed a bomb placed at an election campaign office of UCPN-Maoist in Dharan municipality of Sunsari District, reports Nepal News.
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A bomb disposal squad of the Nepal Army (NA) on October 25 recovered and disposed a bomb placed at an election campaign office of UCPN-Maoist in Dharan municipality of Sunsari District, reports Nepal News.
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October - 25 
A team of UCPN-M cadres who were deployed for election campaign have been thrashed by alleged CPN-Maoist-Baidya cadres at Mehele in Taplejung District on October 25 (today), reports Kantipuronline.com. Candidate Sancha Pal Maden, promotion committee member Kaji Bhattarai, Young Communist League (YCL
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A team of UCPN-M cadres who were deployed for election campaign have been thrashed by alleged CPN-Maoist-Baidya cadres at Mehele in Taplejung District on October 25 (today), reports Kantipuronline.com. Candidate Sancha Pal Maden, promotion committee member Kaji Bhattarai, Young Communist League (YCL) in-charge Tara Bhattarai, among others, have been injured in the attack. According to promotion committee coordinator Parag, CPN-Maoist-Baidya in-charge Suman-led some 30 men thrashed them at local Kamal Bhandari's house in Mehele VDC.
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October - 25 
Cadres of Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) on October 25 (today) vandalised the election campaign vehicle used by CPN-UML Secretary Shanker Pokharel at Tulisipur Bus Park in Dang District, reports The Himalayan Times. According to the Police, a gang of 10 Maoist cadr
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Cadres of Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) on October 25 (today) vandalised the election campaign vehicle used by CPN-UML Secretary Shanker Pokharel at Tulisipur Bus Park in Dang District, reports The Himalayan Times. According to the Police, a gang of 10 Maoist cadres smashed the glasses of the parked vehicle (Na 2 Cha 2734) of leader Pokharel and another vehicle (Ra 1 Ja 276). The gang also vandalised four motorcycles also used for poll campaigning. Police arrested three persons in connection to the vandalism.
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October - 25 
The cadres of Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-M) on October 25 attacked and seriously injured, Sancha Pal Maden, the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) candidate in Taplejung-1 in Mehle Village Development Committee in Taplejung District, reports Nepal News. Fifteen more have been
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The cadres of Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-M) on October 25 attacked and seriously injured, Sancha Pal Maden, the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) candidate in Taplejung-1 in Mehle Village Development Committee in Taplejung District, reports Nepal News. Fifteen more have been injured, while three including Maden are in serious condition.
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October - 26 
A jeep owned by Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) candidate from Constituency No.3 Prahlad Lamichhane was set ablaze at Hetauda town in the Makwanpur District on October 26, reports Nepal News. UCPN-M sources said the Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) c
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A jeep owned by Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) candidate from Constituency No.3 Prahlad Lamichhane was set ablaze at Hetauda town in the Makwanpur District on October 26, reports Nepal News. UCPN-M sources said the Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) cadres set the vehicle used for election campaign on fire to disrupt the Constituent Assembly (CA) election. The arson completely destroyed the jeep.
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October - 28 
Six persons were injured in a clash between the activists of Nepali Congress (NC) and Madhesi Peoples´ Rights Forum-Nepal (MJF-N) in course of election publicity campaign on October 28, reports Kantipuronline.com. The scuffle ensued at Rautali village in Mahottari District. According to the NC Distr
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Six persons were injured in a clash between the activists of Nepali Congress (NC) and Madhesi Peoples´ Rights Forum-Nepal (MJF-N) in course of election publicity campaign on October 28, reports Kantipuronline.com. The scuffle ensued at Rautali village in Mahottari District. According to the NC District sources, the clash occurred when the MJF-N cadres attacked NC candidate from constituency no. 2, Kiran Yadav, and her supporters in course of NC´s door to door campaign. The injured persons are identified as NC cadres Arbinda Yadav, Jansur Rain, Sikindar Paswan, Navin Kumar Yadv, Sanjit Paswan and Ganesh Yadav. Five motorbikes were also vandalized in the clash.
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October - 29 
Vehicles belonging to NC candidate from Dhankuta -2, Anand Santoshi, and Communist Party of Nepal – Unified Marxist–Leninist (CPN-UML) candidate Shanta Chaudhary from Dang constituency-2 were torched by a group of unidentified persons in Dang District on October 29, reports Kantipuronline.com. The l
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Vehicles belonging to NC candidate from Dhankuta -2, Anand Santoshi, and Communist Party of Nepal – Unified Marxist–Leninist (CPN-UML) candidate Shanta Chaudhary from Dang constituency-2 were torched by a group of unidentified persons in Dang District on October 29, reports Kantipuronline.com. The land cruiser (Me 1 Ja 237) of Santoshi was torched while being parked in front of his house at Dhankuta Municipality-7. While, the land cruiser (Ra 1 Ja 365) of Chaudhary was torched while parking outside his house.
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October - 30 
Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) cadres on October 30 (today) planted an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) to foil Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal’s election program in Charikot town of Dolakha District, reports Republica.
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Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) cadres on October 30 (today) planted an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) to foil Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal’s election program in Charikot town of Dolakha District, reports Republica. A bomb disposal team of the Nepal Army defused the IED. Dahal is scheduled to hold an election program at the District headquarters in Charikot on October 30 (today).
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November - 3 
the Election Commission (EC) on November 3 granted permission to 57 organizations including three international institutions for the monitoring of the November 19 election, reports The Himalayan Times. 225 international observers and 5,587 national observers have already been mobilised for the upcom
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the Election Commission (EC) on November 3 granted permission to 57 organizations including three international institutions for the monitoring of the November 19 election, reports The Himalayan Times. 225 international observers and 5,587 national observers have already been mobilised for the upcoming Constituent Assembly (CA) election.
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November - 4 
the Election Commission (EC) at a meeting held at the EC on November 4 discussed with Minister for Home Affairs Madhav Prasad Ghimire regarding the peace and security, transportation of election materials and other issues. After the meeting, Election Commissioner Ram Bhakta Thakur said that the enti
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the Election Commission (EC) at a meeting held at the EC on November 4 discussed with Minister for Home Affairs Madhav Prasad Ghimire regarding the peace and security, transportation of election materials and other issues. After the meeting, Election Commissioner Ram Bhakta Thakur said that the entire issues of security relating to supply of the ballot paper, ballot box and others materials to the related election constituency were discussed. On the occasion, Minister Ghimire said that the government has arranged a strong security arrangement for peace and security in the election. Meanwhile, on a separate issue, the EC has said that no CC camera would be installed in any of the polling booth for election purpose.
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November - 5 
Chairperson of the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxists Leninist (CPN-UML) Jhala Nath Khanal on November 5 termed the claim of the poll-opposing parties that they can forcefully stall the November 19 Constituent Assembly (CA) elections as “a mere day dream”, reports Nepal News. Khanal said that
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Chairperson of the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxists Leninist (CPN-UML) Jhala Nath Khanal on November 5 termed the claim of the poll-opposing parties that they can forcefully stall the November 19 Constituent Assembly (CA) elections as “a mere day dream”, reports Nepal News. Khanal said that the Nepali people are ready to cast their votes to elect a new CA that would deliver the much-awaited constitution. “Therefore no one can stop the election from taking place in the country,” he said. He also warned that the Government would take stringent action against nefarious elements that tries to disrupt the elections by taking the law into their hands.
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November - 6 
Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) spokesperson Pampha Bhusal, speaking at an interaction program in Kathmandu on November 6 said that her party will not prevent voters from casting their votes during the November 19 elections of the second Constituent Assembly (CA), r
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Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) spokesperson Pampha Bhusal, speaking at an interaction program in Kathmandu on November 6 said that her party will not prevent voters from casting their votes during the November 19 elections of the second Constituent Assembly (CA), reports Nepal News. Bhusal also claimed that the polls cannot provide a constitution and instead, will invite conflict in the country.
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November - 8 
the Ministry of Federal Affairs and Local Development (MoFALD) on November 8 said it has prepared all local body staffers for the upcoming Constituent Assembly (CA) elections, reports The Himalayan Times. The MoFALD informed that there are 35,000 employees working in various local bodies across the
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the Ministry of Federal Affairs and Local Development (MoFALD) on November 8 said it has prepared all local body staffers for the upcoming Constituent Assembly (CA) elections, reports The Himalayan Times. The MoFALD informed that there are 35,000 employees working in various local bodies across the country, which comprises 75 district development committees, 3,915 village development committees, and 58 municipalities. The ministry has formed a Monitoring Cell, which became functional from October 28, to prepare all the employees for supporting the poll-related activities.
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November - 9 
a group of unidentified people opened fire while a team of Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) cadres led by Sankhuwasabha Constituency No 2 candidate Rajendra Kumar Kiranti were returning from a poll campaign in Jaljala Village Development Committee (VDC) on November 9, reports The Him
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a group of unidentified people opened fire while a team of Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) cadres led by Sankhuwasabha Constituency No 2 candidate Rajendra Kumar Kiranti were returning from a poll campaign in Jaljala Village Development Committee (VDC) on November 9, reports The Himalayan Times. Police recovered an SLR rifle, 11 rounds of bullets, some wires and a battery used to make bomb from a forest area near the incident site. Police said the attackers had also hurled stones at the vehicle ferrying Kiranti. Fortunately no one was hurt in the incident.
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November - 10 
the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on November 10 urged the poll-opposing 33-party alliance including the CPN-Maoist-Baidya to resolve the problems through talks, reports Nepal News. Stressing that its serious attention has been drawn towards the bandh called by the poll-opposing parties, t
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the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on November 10 urged the poll-opposing 33-party alliance including the CPN-Maoist-Baidya to resolve the problems through talks, reports Nepal News. Stressing that its serious attention has been drawn towards the bandh called by the poll-opposing parties, the Commission said such activities will have serious impact on the fundamental rights of citizens at a time when they are going to exercise their right to vote.
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November - 14 
Six cadres of the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxists Leninist (CPN-UML) were injured and 11 cadres are out of contact after the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) attacked the election publicity team of the party at Purchaudi Village Development Committee (VDC) in Baitadi Distri
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Six cadres of the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxists Leninist (CPN-UML) were injured and 11 cadres are out of contact after the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) attacked the election publicity team of the party at Purchaudi Village Development Committee (VDC) in Baitadi District on November 14, reports The Himalayan Times. The team of the UCPN-M comprising around 100 cadres attacked the team of CPN-UML comprising 21 people including former District Chairman, Narendra Bista.
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November - 16 
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter arrived in Kathmandu on November 16 leading a delegation to observe Nepal’s CA election scheduled for November 19, reports Nepal News. President Carter and the Carter Center leadership team are scheduled to call on President Ram Baran Yadav, Interim Election Counci
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Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter arrived in Kathmandu on November 16 leading a delegation to observe Nepal’s CA election scheduled for November 19, reports Nepal News. President Carter and the Carter Center leadership team are scheduled to call on President Ram Baran Yadav, Interim Election Council chair Khil Raj Regmi. They will also meet with key stakeholders, political parties, independent candidates, civil society organizations, Government officials, and the international community.
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November - 17 
Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) Benepa town in charge Saurav Kayastha was arrested on November 17 in Kathmandu on the charge of disrupting the Constituent Assembly (CA) elections, reports Kantipuronline. Police have not revealed the place from where he has been deta
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Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) Benepa town in charge Saurav Kayastha was arrested on November 17 in Kathmandu on the charge of disrupting the Constituent Assembly (CA) elections, reports Kantipuronline. Police have not revealed the place from where he has been detained. Meanwhile, Police have been searching for other CPN-Maoist-Baidya leaders and cadres as well. Police have so far arrested over 80 cadres of the parties in connection with vandalism and arson across the country.
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November - 19 
Defying a boycott call and threats of violence by the 33-party alliance, more than 70 per cent of Nepal’s 12 million voters turned out in elections to the country’s second Constituent Assembly (CA) on November 19, reports The Hindu. The turnout registered record levels, Election Commission said, exc
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Defying a boycott call and threats of violence by the 33-party alliance, more than 70 per cent of Nepal’s 12 million voters turned out in elections to the country’s second Constituent Assembly (CA) on November 19, reports The Hindu. The turnout registered record levels, Election Commission said, exceeding what was seen during the 2008 elections. In the capital Kathmandu, and some constituencies in Tarai, the polling exceeded 80 per cent. “Today’s historic election has been very successful,” said Chief Election Commissioner Neel Kantha Uprety at a press conference in Kathmandu. National and international observers also termed the election free and fair.
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November - 20 
The chairman of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda has lost Constituent Assembly (CA) election in Kathmandu Constituency 10, Nepal News reported on November 21. Nepali Congress candidate Rajan K. C. secured a resounding victory in the constituency.
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The chairman of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda has lost Constituent Assembly (CA) election in Kathmandu Constituency 10, Nepal News reported on November 21. Nepali Congress candidate Rajan K. C. secured a resounding victory in the constituency. Dahal, who had won from this same constituency in the 2008 CA elections with 23,277 votes, performed miserably as he came in third with 12,852 votes. Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) candidate has secures the second position.
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November - 22 
The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda secured a narrow victory in a closely-contested battle for Siraha Constituency-5, reports Nepal News on November 23. Dahal won the constituency with 15,244 votes while his close rival, Communist Party of N
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The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda secured a narrow victory in a closely-contested battle for Siraha Constituency-5, reports Nepal News on November 23. Dahal won the constituency with 15,244 votes while his close rival, Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist’s (CPN-UML) Lila Nath Shrestha, received 14,323 votes. As reported earlier, Dahal had suffered defeat in Kathmandu Constituency-10. Out of 240 seats in the first-past-the-post (FPTP), direct election system, the Nepali Congress is leading with 93 seats, followed by the CPN-UML with 84 and UCPN-M with 24 seats.
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December - 17 
Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxists Leninist (CPN-UML) senior leader Madhav Kumar Nepal speaking with journalists in Kathmandu on December 17 said that one year from here on is sufficient to draft and enact a new constitution, reports Nepal News. He said his and other parties are making effort
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Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxists Leninist (CPN-UML) senior leader Madhav Kumar Nepal speaking with journalists in Kathmandu on December 17 said that one year from here on is sufficient to draft and enact a new constitution, reports Nepal News. He said his and other parties are making efforts to bring the disgruntled parties on board the constitution making process. "We will be highly flexible for consensus," he said. Commenting on the new extension of one week to submit the Proportionate Representation (PR) list to the Election Commission, Nepal said it will help create conducive environment for consensus among parties. "Our party is ready to submit the list of PR nominees at any time. To facilitate the process, UML central committee has delegated this task to the Standing Committee," he said.
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December - 17 
The Nepali Congress (NC) after an informal meeting of the central committee members in Kathmandu on December 17 decided to move ahead by forging consensus with all political parties as per the people's mandate expressed in the recently held Constituent Assembly (CA) polls, reports The Himalayan Time
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The Nepali Congress (NC) after an informal meeting of the central committee members in Kathmandu on December 17 decided to move ahead by forging consensus with all political parties as per the people's mandate expressed in the recently held Constituent Assembly (CA) polls, reports The Himalayan Times. During the meeting, top leaders of the NC briefed the party leaders about the talks and dialogue being held with different political parties. The party also decided to forge consensus with other parties regarding the Government, constitution and the political issues raised in the post CA elections period.
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December - 18 
The Federal Socialist Party (FSP) chaired by Ashok Rai has decided to join the newly elected Constituent Assembly (CA), reports Nepal News. The FSP took a decision to this effect in a meeting of standing committee held at the party's central office in Kathmandu on December 18. "We will finalize the
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The Federal Socialist Party (FSP) chaired by Ashok Rai has decided to join the newly elected Constituent Assembly (CA), reports Nepal News. The FSP took a decision to this effect in a meeting of standing committee held at the party's central office in Kathmandu on December 18. "We will finalize the names of our Proportionate Representation (PR) members in a couple of days after holding internal meetings," said the party's spokesperson, Ajambar Kangmang Rai. The FSP failed to win first-past-the-post (FPTP) seats in the recent CA election, but secured 5 seats under the Proportionate Representation (PR) category.
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December - 22 
A meeting of Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxists Leninist (CPN-UML) and Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) held at Peace Fund Secretariat in Kathmandu on December 22 could not make headways, as UCPN-M did not agree to probe, what they claim as the ‘vote rigging’, from within the
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A meeting of Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxists Leninist (CPN-UML) and Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) held at Peace Fund Secretariat in Kathmandu on December 22 could not make headways, as UCPN-M did not agree to probe, what they claim as the ‘vote rigging’, from within the CA, reports Nepal News. In the talks held, both the parties discussed five-point proposal put forth by the UCPN-M, but did not reach a conclusion. Among other demands, two major demands of the Maoists include keeping intact the High Level Political Committee (HLPC) and constituting a Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC).
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December - 22 
UCPN-M on December 22 formally proposed promulgating the new constitution within a year and holding fresh parliamentary elections within a year of the promulgation of the new constitution, reports The Himalayan Times. Nepali Congress (NC) and CPN-UML have agreed to the first proposal of UCPN-M but a
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UCPN-M on December 22 formally proposed promulgating the new constitution within a year and holding fresh parliamentary elections within a year of the promulgation of the new constitution, reports The Himalayan Times. Nepali Congress (NC) and CPN-UML have agreed to the first proposal of UCPN-M but are undecided about their idea of holding fresh polls within a year of the promulgation of the new constitution, as the CA’s term is four years. NC and CPN-UML seem to be hesitant to go for fresh polls without completing the full term of the CA but they have neither accepted nor rejected the Maoist proposal
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