EC consulting with political parties in regard in NA upcoming

Kathmandu, Dec 6: The Election Commission (EC) is to hold discussions with political parties in regard with the upcoming election of the National Assembly (NA).

The EC is preparing for the Upper House election following the completion of the by-elections of House of Representatives (HoR) member, State Assembly (SA) members and local level on November 30.

According to EC Spokesperson Raj Kumar Shrestha, it is consulting with political parties in regard with the NA election. The Federal Parliament Secretariat few days back had requested the EC for the election. In the 59-member NA, the term of 19 members is ending on March 3.

As said by Chief Election Officer Dinesh Thapaliya, the election shall be held within coming January 29.