"The March 5 election has been postponed because winter weather makes it impossible to vote in mountain districts."
This dossier summarizes the strongest available evidence and weighs competing claims.
Official Analysis
This claim is misleading. It is true that heavy snowfall and harsh winter conditions in some high-altitude districts pose logistical challenges for transporting materials and staff. However, Election Commission officials have publicly stated in recent briefings that preparations are on track and that they intend to hold voting on 5 March as scheduled. They have outlined contingency plans such as early dispatch of materials and flexible deployment, rather than discussing postponement. No official notice has been issued to change the election date at the national level. Localised adjustments to polling arrangements may occur if weather severely disrupts access, but that is not the same as postponing the entire election.
Evidence Index
- Exhibit 1Election Commission of Nepal
- Exhibit 2The Rising Nepal
- Exhibit 3International news reports on Nepal election preparations