SAARC member countries invited for election observation

The Election Commission (EC) has invited Chief Election Commissioners of SAARC member countries for election observation. Invitations were sent through the foreign ministry.

The Election Commission will take care of the delegation from SAARC member countries after they arrive in Nepal.

Invitations have already been sent to India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Bangladesh and the Maldives.

The Election Commission (EC) however, hasn’t invited Afghanistan. It is due to the advice of the foreign ministry as the Taliban rulers there aren’t practicing even basic democratic norms and values.

There is a practice of inviting member countries to observe elections in SAARC countries.