KATHMANDU, Aug 4: The Nepal government on Thursday announced its decision to hold the federal and provincial polls on November 20. A meeting of the Cabinet took the decision earlier in the day based on the recommendation of the Election Commission.
As per the recommendation, the elections are being held on the same days in an effort to make it cost-effective and easier for the poll body to manage.
With the announcement of the polls, the Sher Bahadur Deuba-led coalition government has now turned into a caretaker one and cannot take crucial decisions.
The Election Commission now has 107 days to prepare for the polls, which the Chief Election Commissioner says is enough time. (IANS)






