The Election Commission has stated that ballot papers have been distributed in all 77 districts for the local level election.

The ballot papers have reached all the districts with security arrangements and the commission has directed all the subordinate bodies to expedite the preparations for the election. In places where roads are not easy, the commission has provided transportation by helicopter.

The Commission’s various Provincial Election Offices, District Election Offices and Chief Election Officers have been managing the election materials and ballot papers received from the Commission and preparing packing and distribution for the concerned municipalities in the district. The commission has also stated that all the election materials will be taken to the polling stations and centers by the subordinate bodies soon.

The Provincial Election Office is in charge of the election activities in the districts where the provincial headquarters is located, while the District Election Office has been given the responsibility of the district concerned. Necessary number of security personnel including Nepal Army, Nepal Police, Armed Police, National Investigation Department and Periodic Police have been mobilized in all the districts and municipalities.