MP Padma Aryal Raises Concerns on Election Fairness and Overseas Voting

Kathmandu. CPN-UML MP Padma Aryal has stated that ensuring the fairness of elections is the main challenge at present. Speaking during the parliamentary hearing of proposed Election Commissioner Guru Prasad Wagle, MP Aryal raised questions about the complex preparations needed to make the electoral system credible and to give voting rights to Nepalis living abroad.

Expressing concern about the questions raised regarding the fairness of elections, MP Aryal said, 'The main challenge today is to conduct fair elections. How will you overcome the suspicions of financial dealings, power displays, and rigging in elections and make it truly fair? What model do you have for its management?'