Art. 171 · Part 14
Election to Provincial Assembly
प्रदेश सभा निर्वाचन
Original Text
Members of the Provincial Assembly shall be elected by citizens who are eligible to vote in the province. Elections are conducted by the Election Commission.
💡 Plain Language Explanation
Provincial elections are run by the same Election Commission that handles federal elections — ensuring consistent standards. Any citizen of voting age residing in the province can vote. Provincial and federal elections can happen simultaneously or separately. The 2026 elections held both on the same day (March 5).
🇳🇵 नेपाली व्याख्या
प्रदेश सभा निर्वाचन निर्वाचन आयोगले सञ्चालन गर्छ। प्रदेशमा बसोबास गर्ने मतदाताले मतदान गर्छन्।
✅ Strengths
Unified Election Commission ensures provincial elections meet national standards.
⚠️ Concerns
Simultaneous elections mean provincial issues get overshadowed by national politics.