BHAKTAPUR: Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal called for close coordination and collaboration among all stakeholders, including people’s representatives to ensure a free, fair and safe election to the House of Representatives on March 5.

The Minister directed chief district officer and authorities of the district security committee to strengthen coordination at all levels while inspecting the offices of the chief returning officer and election offices at Sano Thimi, Bhaktapur on Sunday.

Aryal arrived here to take stock of the election-related preparation in the district.

The office of chief returning officer has been set up at the Baktapur Durbar Square while the office of the election officer for constituency no 2 in Bhaktapur is established at the training centre of the Agriculture Development Bank, Madhyapur Thimi.

It may be noted that the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) recently introduced a special concept aimed at conducting election in a free, fair and calm environment by strengthening coordination and cooperation down to the ward level.

During the discussion with the chief election officer, Minister Aryal reiterated the government’s firm commitment to conducting the election successfully. He articulated the readiness of the ministry to provide the necessary coordination and facilitation for the same.

Minister Aryal was apprised of the overall security situation and preparations in relation to upcoming election.