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UN Chief Calls for Peaceful Holding of CA Election

2013-11-16

Kathmandu, Nirbachanma sarokarwala haruko sahabhagitale UN utthsahit. Kathmandu/November 16 UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has appealed to all stakeholders in Nepal to conclude the upcoming Constituent Assembly elections peacefully so the country can proceed with the urgent task of drafting a new constitution. A statement issued by his spokesperson from New York on November 15 said Ban has closely followed the preparations for the polls, which are scheduled for 19 November. “He has been greatly encouraged by the commitment and professionalism with which the government, the Election Commission and the political parties have engaged in the process, despite challenges,” the spokesperson stated. “Much of the election campaign has been conducted in a spirit of free and open competition, and with a commitment to the peaceful democratic future of Nepal. On election day, it is the turn of voters to express their choice freely, according to their universal democratic rights, in an atmosphere free of violence and intimidation.” “The Secretary-General appeals to all stakeholders to conclude these elections peacefully, and to redouble their efforts in the urgent task of constitution-making, building upon the admirable gains made so far,” said the statement. मङ्सिर १

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