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DRCN Pre-Election Statement, May 2017
This pre-election statement focuses on a few key findings identified by observers since May 1. A more comprehensive preliminary statement of observer findings will be released after the elections, and a final observation report will be released at the completion of observation.
Analysis Update 3 – Incidents and Electoral Environment after Madheshi Morcha’s Withdrawal of Government Support, April 2017
On March 15, Madheshi Morcha withdrew support for the government and announced it would boycott and disrupt elections scheduled for May 14, 2017 unless its demands are resolved through a constitutional amendment. The Morcha then launched a protest program against the elections.
Analysis Update 2 – Impact of the Saptari Incident on the Electoral Environment, March 2017
On Feb. 20, 2017 the Government of Nepal (GoN) announced that the first local elections in 20 years will be held on May 14, 2017. Citizens are eager to elect local representatives in their own communities and have met the announcement with anticipation. However, the announcement has also led to protest and violent clashes in areas of the Tarai where the constitution remains contested and there are outstanding demands that political issues be resolved before elections are held.
Analysis Update 1 – Mobilization and incidents Around Announcement of the Local Elections, March 2017
On Feb. 20, 2017 the Government of Nepal (GoN) announced that the first local elections in 20 years will be held on May 14, 2017. Citizens are eager to elect local representatives in their own communities and have met the announcement with anticipation. However, the announcement has also led to protest and violent clashes in areas of the Tarai where the constitution remains contested and there are outstanding demands that political issues be resolved before elections are held.
DRCN Lauds Dialogue About Local Body Restructuring, Calls for Basis and Justification
The Kathmandu Post Democracy Resource Center Nepal (DRCN) has lauded the ongoing dialogue about local…