Kathmandu, Feb 24: The government has announced three days of public holiday for the March 5 election to the House of Representatives (HoR).
The Cabinet meeting held in Singh Durbar today decided to give public holidays on March 4, 5 and 6, according to Home Minister and Government spokesperson Om Prakash Aryal.
The decision was taken based on the recommendation of the Election Commission.
The public holidays just a day before voting and a day after it are expected to ease the voters’ travel to and from voting stations.
