The Home Ministry has tried to provide private security officers (PSOs) to some candidates on the basis of sensitivity, targeting election security, but most have refused. The Ministry's Peace and Security Division had written to all 77 District Administration Offices to provide PSOs as per the requirement. However, the division's chief Joint Secretary Anand Kafle said that many have refused to take PSOs. 

Home Minister Omprakash Aryal had instructed, 'Even if some people do not accept, the District Security Committee should send police for security if it deems necessary.' 'But only 10 to 15 people took PSOs,' Kafle said. However, soon after Home Minister Aryal took over the ministry, 502 security personnel were returned after a prominent person took advantage of security procedures. Ministry officials say that there was a lot of pressure to provide the returned security personnel at that time. According to security sources, senior Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader Balendra Shah is among those who refused to take PSOs. An attempt was made to give him PSO after analyzing the security challenges.

Former Central Bureau of Investigation (CIB) Director Hemant Malla Thakuri says some may not feel a security threat to themselves. ‘Even if they do not feel a threat personally, if the government or security agencies see a threat, it is good for them to accept it,’ says Malla. ‘Some may also be afraid that information about their political activities will be leaked.’ 

Home Minister Aryal expressed confidence that the election will be held peacefully as some groups and individuals involved in trying to disrupt the election have been arrested. ‘Some were making statements encouraging violence, we have always given space to political activities and statements, but we have not allowed any attempt to spread chaos,’ he said. ‘We are also working to prevent the spread of rumors.’ He said that some have even been arrested under the same plan.

Police had arrested Durga Prasai on 17 Falgun, who was carrying out activities in the name of the Mahaabhiyan for the Protection of Nation, Nationality, Religion and Culture. Police have arrested at least 35 people, including him and the leader of the majority NCP led by Dharmendra Bastola, for allegedly inciting violence. According to Central Police Spokesperson Abinarayan Kafle, they were arrested from different districts on charges of anti-election activities and misusing social media to spread rumors. Spokesperson Kafle said that they were arrested for engaging in activities that adversely affect election security and misusing AI to spread rumors through social media, and spreading false propaganda.

The police had mobilized special mechanisms from the Cyber ​​Bureau and police offices across the country to monitor and control those who misuse social media to disrupt election security. According to the police, this mechanism has been activated across the country through the Election Commission, the Central Election Cell of the police, and the District Election Cell. For peace and security management, the police have also developed systems including Election Information Management (EIMS), Geographic Information System (GIS) and deployed mechanisms for election management and security. An AI unit was formed and implemented at the police headquarters last week.

According to Home Minister Aryal, efforts have been made to ensure that the people can vote peacefully through maximum coordination and mobilization of the security mechanism. ‘The mechanism has been mobilized as per the integrated security plan for the election,’ he said, ‘now an atmosphere of trust has been created among the citizens as well.’