President Bhandari allow deploying military in local election

Kathmandu: President Bidhya Devi Bhandari has given the approval to mobilize the army in the upcoming local elections scheduled for Mid-May.

A statement issued by the President’s Office states that President Bhandari has given her approval to hold the local elections in a fair and fearless environment.

President Bhandari has given her approval to mobilize the army in the local elections as per the recommendation of the National Security Council.