May polls

Nepal govt gets president's nod to deploy army for May polls

Nepal government on Friday got the approval from the president to deploy the army for the smooth conduct of local-level polls on May 14 amid a stiff resistance by the Madhes-centric parties.

Apr 28, 2017, 19:49 PM IST

Madhesi parties warn Nepal govt against holding May polls

Nepal's Madhesi parties have warned the government that they would disrupt the May 14 locals election if their demands, including proportional representation in Parliament, are not addressed.

Apr 17, 2017, 14:01 PM IST