Nepal Mobilizes Troops for Historic Elections

Nepal has begun deploying thousands of army troops nationwide to ensure safety during the forthcoming general elections. This marks the first election since last year's protests led to a government change. An integrated security plan is in place, involving multiple security forces to maintain order.

Nepal has initiated a nationwide deployment of army troops to reinforce security for next month's general elections, the first since last year's Gen-Z protests ousted the previous government led by K P Sharma Oli.

Approximately 340,000 security personnel, including 80,000 from the army, are set to secure around 10,800 polling stations and 23,100 polling booths nationwide.

The President had approved the government's recommendation for army deployment to ensure a free and fair electoral process, following an integrated security plan involving the Nepal Army, Armed Police Force, Nepal Police, and National Investigation Department.

(With inputs from agencies.)