Home Minister Honors Officials and Security Forces for Their Role in Successful Election

March 22, Kathmandu – Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal honored Home Ministry officials and security personnel who contributed to the successful completion of the House of Representatives election. On Monday, at an event held at the ministry, Minister Aryal presented certificates of appreciation to the officials and security forces.

Minister Aryal presented certificates of appreciation to Rajkumar Shrestha, Secretary of the Home Ministry; Kedarnath Sharma, Secretary of the Defense Ministry; Brigade Commander Pradip Jung KC from the Nepal Army; Inspector General of Police Dan Bahadur Karki; Armed Police Force Inspector General Raju Aryal; Head of the National Investigation Department Tekendra Karki; district security committee officials from Kathmandu, Lalitpur, and Bhaktapur; and senior officials of the Home Ministry. Additionally, all employees and security personnel deployed in the election, including district security committee members, were congratulated and honored.

At the occasion, Home Minister Aryal praised the crucial role played by employees, security forces, and all stakeholders in successfully executing the House of Representatives election on Falgun 21 (March 5). He noted that a new benchmark was set by completing the election peacefully in a single phase.

“We have set a new standard by successfully conducting the election historically; this time there was no bloodshed, and no need for re-election,” he said. “The positive outcome is due to collective leadership and strong coordination among all stakeholders. It is essential to maintain this in the future.”

Minister Aryal highlighted the pivotal and responsible role played by security committees from the central to district levels, the construction command force, security cells, and responsible government officials in contributing enthusiastically to the election’s success.

“The creativity and capability of officials deployed in the election are commendable,” Minister Aryal remarked. “In past incidents, leadership often struggled to fully understand the events; instructions might have been issued based on incomplete information or unverified statements. However, this time thorough investigations and careful coordination preceded decisions. Actions were based on coordinated decisions, and all levels of security agencies played a remarkable role.”

Defense Ministry Secretary Kedarnath Sharma and Home Ministry spokesperson Anand Kafle credited the election’s success to strong coordination and prudent leadership. Home Ministry Security and Coordination Division Chief and spokesperson Anand Kafle mentioned that positive results were achieved in maintaining election security and peaceful order.