KATHMANDU: The Joint Election Operation Centre (JEOC) has been set up by the Election Commission in preparation for the upcoming local-level by-elections. This initiative aims to address any issues that may arise during the electoral process.
According to National News Agency Nepal, the JEOC is coordinated by Ravilal Panth, the secretary of the commission. It will gather regular updates on the implementation of the commission’s decisions, adherence to the electoral code of conduct, any violations thereof, complaints, and other facets of election management. The centre is designed to swiftly resolve any related problems as they occur.
Commission spokesperson Nita Pokhrel Aryal has confirmed that the JEOC will remain operational until the election results are officially announced. The centre comprises various officials, including Joint Secretary of the Commission Narayan Prasad Sapkota, Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs Rishi Ram Tiwari, Colonel Subas Khadka of the Nepali Army, Joint Director of
Investigation of the National Investigation Department Naresh Bahadur Shah, Senior Superintendent of Police Deepak Regmi, Senior Superintendent of Armed Police Force DIG Vijay Subedi, Under Secretary of the Commission Durga Prasad Chalise, and Dr. Thaneshwar Bhusal.