The Election Commission published a calendar of events for the upcoming local level by-elections, which will take place on December 1.

The Commission has fixed the party registration period from September 26 to October 2 for the election purpose. It will also prepare election guidelines, procedures, standards, and a code of conduct, and manage election materials, human resources, voter education, training, and capacity building.

According to Narayan Prasad Sapkota, spokesperson for the commission, the final voter roll will be published and polling stations will be determined on November 11. The offices of returning officers will be established on November 15, and election activities will begin on November 17.

The by-elections will fill 41 positions lying vacant in several local units.

Earlier this year, the commission conducted by-elections for the House of Representatives seats in Bara-2, Chitwan-2, and Tanahun-1 on April 23, 2023, and for Ilam Constituency-2 on April 27, 2024. The provincial assembly election in Bajhang (A) was also held on April 27.