According to the Prime Minister's Secretariat, the Acting Chief Election Commissioner has responded that it can be extended by up to 5 days.
Prime Minister Sushila Karki has urged the Election Commission to extend the voter registration deadline.
According to Karki's secretariat, she called Acting Chief Election Commissioner Ram Prasad Bhandari and requested an extension.
The deadline for voter registration for the House of Representatives elections announced by the commission for Falgun 21 has been set until Kartik 30. According to the Prime Minister's Secretariat, the Acting Chief Election Commissioner has replied that it can be extended by 5 days.
The Prime Minister has requested the commission to extend the deadline considering the enthusiasm and pressure of those registering their names on the voter list.
