A total of 2,622 new voters have been added to the voter list in Jhapa. These voters will be eligible to cast their ballots for the first time in the upcoming House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5. According to Prem Prakash Neupane, Information Officer at the District Election Office, the total number of registered voters in the district has now reached 682,993, up from the previous 680,371.
Voter registration has surged following the interim government’s ordinance updating the election law. Up to 300 new voters are reportedly registering each day, reflecting a growing interest among youths to participate in the upcoming election as per Prem Prakash Neupane.As of October 19, a total of 2,622 new voters have been added to the voter list. The District Election Office has announced that new voters can register their names until November 16.
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