KATHMANDU: As the upcoming election to the House of Representatives (HoR) is 79 days away, the Election Commission (EC) has intensified preparations for polls.

The EC has received applications from 100 political parties, out of 114 political parties registered for the first past the post electoral system, for the proportional representation (PR) election system.

These parties submitted their applications before the deadline for the proportional category of the HoR election, which is set for March 5.

For the political parties registered for the PR electoral system, the EC has provided election symbol as well.

The Commission had designated the registration period for parties aiming for the proportional election from 7 to 9 December.

Out of the 275-member HOR, 165 members will be elected through the direct election system, while 110 members will be elected via the PR system.