CPN (Unified Socialist) elections for 18 office-bearers and 84 politburo members set for today

KATHMANDU: Elections for 18 office-bearers and 84 politburo members of the CPN (Unified Socialist) are taking place today. Positions up for election include Senior Vice Chairman, Vice Chairman, Deputy General Secretary, Secretary, and Treasurer. The party’s 344-member Central Committee is overseeing the process.

Candidates are currently filing their nominations, with the schedule including processes for claims, objections, and withdrawals. Voting is set to occur today from 2 PM to 5 PM, with vote counting expected to be completed by evening. Only Central Committee members will participate in the election.

Following today's elections, the party will form additional structures such as the Secretariat and Standing Committee. The Central Committee has already elected three key office-bearers: the Chairman, Senior Leader, and General Secretary.