Courtesy meeting of Chief Election Officer of SAARC countries with President Paudel

In the meeting, President Paudel stated that periodical elections are the cornerstone of democracy. People's access and ownership He expressed the opinion that this will be established. He also said that in order to establish people's access and ownership over the state, elections should be clean, fair and rigged.

President Paudel also wished that this conference would help make the elections in South Asian countries more free, fair and fearless.

He said, 'Overall South In the Asia region I am confident that their invaluable contribution will continue through this organization for the promotion and strengthening of democracy through a clean, transparent and reliable election system. He also made it clear that Nepal is committed to strengthening the

cooperation. Meanwhile, Chief Election Commissioner Dinesh Thapalia informed President Paudel about the 12th conference of the common platform of electoral bodies of South Asian countries, according to the President's Office.

Heads and representatives of election offices of SAARC countries including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Maldives and others were present on the occasion.