KATHMANDU: Minister for Communications and Information Technology Jagadish Kharel has said that the environment for poll has become further robust following the joint meeting between the government, major political parties, Election Commission and the security bodies held on Friday evening.

Talking to media persons after today’s meeting at the official residence of the Prime Minister in Baluwatar, Minister Kharel said the meeting was fruitful and has contributed environment for the upcoming poll.

“The path to election has become further robust. The environment has been assured for conducting the polls in a free, fair and fearless manner,” the Minister said.

He stated that the meetings prior to this were bilateral and trilateral but today’s meeting solely focused on election among all stakeholders has created environment for poll.

On the occasion, he shared that security action plan and strategy have been prepared from the government and would be implemented soon adding that intensive discussions were held today on possible security threats and managerial aspects.

Likewise, candid discussions were held on fake news, misinformation and disinformation surrounding elections.

According to Minister Kharel, “Some political parties have expressed their concerns on poll environment including security. The government is aware to that end.”