Border entry points to be sealed for 72 hours from Tuesday midnight

KATHMANDU: The government has decided to seal the border entry points with India and China for 72 hours prior to the local level elections scheduled for May 13. The government’s decision comes following a recommendation by the Election Commission to close the border points from May 10 midnight to May 13 midnight. A directive has been issued to the respective district administration offices in the districts bordering India and China to implement the EC’s recommendations, according to spokesperson at the Ministry of Home Affairs, Phanindra Mani Pokharel. The border points will be sealed halting all movements except for emergency services for 72 hours. Local administrations and security agencies have been directed to strictly implement the silent hour as per the commission's election code of conduct, Pokharel said. The security agencies have also been directed to implement the Standard for Vehicular Movement Management - 2022. As per the standard, vehicles should acquire a pass issued by the EC or the DAOs to operate during the election day. Likewise, all domestic flights, except those involved in rescue and relief operations, and flights operated by the government, will be halted on the voting day. Nepal shares nearly 1,880 kilometres of border with India and 1,414km with China. READ ALSO:

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