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The Nepali Congress has stated that strengthening the party, ensuring policy clarity, and restoring public trust are the top priorities of its current leadership.

In a press statement issued today, the party said the new leadership is committed to guiding the nation toward good governance, inclusion, and prosperity, while further advancing political awareness.

Through the statement, the party leadership has urged everyone to support its campaign to promote 'democratic norms and values'.

The party has called upon those who believe in building alternative forces, as well as social dignitaries from various sectors including medicine, education, law, information technology, agriculture, labor, industry, and civil society who wish to contribute to social transformation by engaging in political processes, to support and help make the party’s campaign successful.

“The Nepali Congress has always remained a democratic forum, a confluence of thoughts, ideologies, conscience, and commitment, where institutional norms are placed above personal interests. Transparency, accountability, and policy-based politics will be implemented and promoted. We believe that new ideas, fresh energy, and the participation of experienced individuals are essential for strengthening the nation and democracy,” the statement reads.

Prime Minister Sushila Karki is scheduled to table the 'Annual Report-2080/81 of the Muslim Commission' in today's meeting of the National Assembly. 

According to the Parliament Secretariat, the Prime Minister is scheduled to table the stated report at the meeting to be held at 12:15 pm today. 

In the meeting, President of the Legislative Management Committee, Tulasha Kumari Dahal, is scheduled to present the 'Inter-Legislative Relationship Study Report among Federal Units, 2082' and the 'Implementation Measurement Report of Provisions on Child Participation in the Child-related Act, 2075, 2082'. 

In the meeting, President of the Public Policy and Delegated Legislation Committee, Maya Prasad Sharma, will propose that 'there should be a discussion on the Administrative Act of the Public Policy and Delegated Legislation Committee, 2049, and the study reports of delegated legislations made under this Act, 2082'.

In the meeting, Chairperson of National Assembly, Narayan Prasad Dahal, is scheduled to provide information regarding the procedure of the letter from the Prime Minister and the Office of the Council of Ministers concerning the allocation of responsibilities to the members of the Council of Ministers. 

In addition, Chair Dahal will also provide information regarding the procedure of the letter received by the Upper House from President Ram Chandra Paudel concerning the prorogation of the session. 

The President, on recommendation of the Council of Ministers on February 9 and in accordance with Article 93 (3) of the Constitution, has prorogued the ongoing session of the National Assembly effective from 12:00 tonight.

The Election Commission (EC) has started dispatching ballot papers to 12 electoral constituencies in 10 districts of Karnali Province. 

According to the EC, ballot papers have been transported to the constituencies of Salyan, Rukum West, Dolpa, Mugu, Humla, Kalikot, Jumla, Jajarkot, Dailekh, and Surkhet in Karnali province, informed EC's deputy spokesperson Prakash Neupane. 

Likewise, the commission stated that ballot printing has been completed for 124 constituencies in 58 districts. A total of 15,778,000 ballots have been printed.

A total of 14,341 boxes ballot papers, according to the EC, have been packed so far. Currently, around 1,000 boxes of ballot papers are being packed daily and 1.3 to 1.5 million ballot papers are being printed. 

Ballot papers for the House of Representatives elections are being printed at Janak Education Materials Center Limited, Sano Thimi. 

In the first phase, 1,098,200 sample ballot papers were printed and sent to various districts, the EC stated. 

A total of 20,830,000 ballot papers for the HoR election towards proportional representation were printed, packed, registered, and prepared for transportation, it has been informed. 

Similarly, the EC has stated that 20,323,000 ballot papers are required to be printed for the First-Past-the-Post (FPTP) election. Printing of ballot papers for the direct election system began on January 30. 

The Election Commission (EC) has said that the printing of ballot papers for 124 electoral constituencies in 58 districts has been completed. So far, 15. 77 million ballot papers have been printed. 

According to the Election Commission, ballot papers have been printed for Dolpa, Mugu, Kalikot, Humla, Jajarkot, Dailekh, Rukum (West), Salyan, Surkhet, Bajura, Achham, Bajhang, Doti, Dadeldhura, Darchula, Baitadi, Kailali, Kanchanpur, Panchthar, Ilam, Tehrathum, Bhojpur, Okhaldhunga, Sunsari, Taplejung, Sankhuwasabha, Solukhumbu, Khotang, Dhankuta, Baglung, Gulmi, Jhapa, Gorkha, Myagdi, Parbat, Nawalparasi (Susta West), Morang, Udayapur, Mustang, Lamjung, Tanahu, Syangja, Bardiya, Rukum (East), Dang, Banke, Nawalparasi (Bardaghat Susta East), Palpa, Arghakhanchi, Pyuthan, Rupandehi, Rolpa, Manang, Ramechhap, Sindhuli, Rasuwa and Sindhupalchowk, among others.

Till Wednesday, ballot papers for 53 districts had been printed, and today printing was completed for an additional five districts.

Around 1.5 million ballot papers are being printed every day.

Similarly, 20,830,000 ballot papers for the proportional representation electoral system have already been printed. A total of 20,323,000 ballot papers are to be printed for the first-past-the-post electoral system.

The EC has said that ballot papers for 12 electoral constituencies in 10 districts of Karnali were dispatched today. 

They are for Salyan, Rukum West, Dolpa, Mugu, Humla, Kalikot, Jumla, Jajarkot, Dailekh and Surkhet, according to Assistant Spokesperson Prakash Neupane.