The Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) on January 11 directed all security bodies to commence preparations for holding midterm elections scheduled for April 30 and May 10, reports Republica. Stating that the Government is determined to hold the elections within the stipulated dates, the Home Ministry directed all security bodies to begin their preparations accordingly. Finance Minister Bishnu Paudel also directed the security bodies to submit a proposal for budget to the Ministry of Finance through the Ministry of Home Affairs. Minister Paudel also vowed to avoid any financial problems to make necessary preparations to successfully hold the elections.