KATHMANDU, March 5: Sita Shrestha of Baneshwor used to spend her days cooking in the morning and serving food to her family, and doing household chores. Today, however, after having a cup of tea, she went to a nearby voting booth for the election of the House of Representatives member.
"I went out thinking I would vote first and then have my lunch. This is a celebration for us. We have the right, there should be no delay in celebrating," she said.
Like Sita, the participation of female voters coming to cast their votes at Ratna Rajyalaxmi Secondary School in Madhya Baneshwar has been seen as encouraging.
Sita stated that she came to vote with the mindset of voting first and then doing other works.
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Anita Manandhar from Pokhara said that she came to her parental home in Baneshwor just to vote.
She stated that this election is of special interest to her compared to the past. "That is why I came here from Pokhara, to change the political face of the country as a citizen after the Gen Z uprising in September," Manandhar added.
Hariom Meheta, who was deployed as an observer at Ratna Rajyalaxmi Secondary School polling centre, shared that the voting process began at this booth at 7:05 am with 93-year-old Kaushila Timalsina casting her ballot at the polling centre 'B'.
We are concerned about potential discomforts for the aged voters as well. "If they face any issues while waiting for a turn for the voting, the route will be diverted for them for their convenience."
The voting process is progressing smoothly and peacefully, with a well-organized system in place. Efforts have been made to create an inclusive environment for women, senior citizens, and voters with disabilities, ensuring they can cast their ballots with ease.
Dhanu Rai, who visited the Padmakanya Bidyashram Secondary School polling station in Dilli Bazar, shared that this was her first time voting in an election. Encouraged by her spouse, who works abroad, she decided to participate. After casting her vote, she proudly sent a photo of her thumb with the official blue ink mark on WhatsApp.
During field reporting, it was evident that families were pleased to see women actively participating in the electoral process.
Pratiksha Shrestha, who traveled from Gorkha to vote, cast her ballot at the Swopna Batika School in Sankhamul. Expressing her dedication, she said that this time she was determined to vote thoughtfully in order to choose the right leadership. As a teacher, Shrestha firmly believes that "one vote can shape the future of the nation."
