Election Commission Publishes Ballot Papers for Gorkha Constituencies Ahead of February 21 Polls

Kathmandu. The Election Commission has published the ballot papers for the direct elections in both Gorkha constituencies scheduled for February 21.In Gorkha Constituency Number 1, there are 12 candidates including independents, with their election symbols, while Constituency Number 2 also features 12 candidates' symbols. The PRLP had previously fielded candidates in both Gorkha constituencies.Gopal Babu Shrestha registered his candidacy from PRLP in Gorkha-1, and Dr. Baburam Bhattarai registered in Constituency Number 2. However, after both withdrew their candidacies, the Commission published the ballot papers without the party's 'eye' symbol. In Gorkha 1, candidates include Ramchandra Lamichhane from UML, Prem Kumar Khatri from...