गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Politics ∕ Free and fair elections help check corruption: former President Yadav Politics Free and fair elections help check corruption: former President Yadav KathmanduPati September 13, 2020 Texas: Former President Dr. Ram Baran Yadav has said that free and fair elections can help check corruption. Speaking at the 5th annual conference of America-Nepal policy research centre held virtually on Saturday, Dr. Yadav said that the impartiality of elections was associated with democratic procedures. Pointing out the need for reforms in the electoral process, he urged all concerned parties to take elections seriously. “It is the responsibility of the parties to give life to the letters in the Constitution and work in the interest of the country and people,” he said. The first President of Nepal also emphasized the need for creative support of the Nepalis outside the country to make Nepal stronger and prosperous. Also speaking at the programme, former Chief Election Commissioner Bhoj Raj Pokharel said that the role of the state, the situation of parties, the conduct of candidates and the conscious level of voters influence elections. Every electoral system has its weaknesses and strengths, and it is the actors who affect the system. Member of the National Human Rights Commission Mohana Ansari said that it is unfortunate how elections, a medium of institutionalizing change, are becoming influenced by money, muscle and power. The conference was also attended by Political scientist Krishna Khanal, economist Dr. Surendra Raj Devkota, journalist Yubaraj Ghimire and other speakers who called for collective efforts to put an end to the aberrations increasing in Nepali elections. Centre chair Dr. Rajan Pant presided over the programme. Write your comments RELATED NEWS PM Oli extends Teej festival best wishes Festivals are our identity, our pride, says NC President Deuba CPN (UML)-NC alliance to end national crisis: Shankar Pokhrel Active participation of all to end human trafficking must: PM… Home Minister Lekhak urges not to doubt between NC-UML agreement Prime Minister Oli insists on collective efforts to promote universal… Top Headlines Nepal, India sign long-term agreement on electricity export, materializing MoU reached during PM’s visit1 NC, Maoist Centre discuss about NA election2 Dhakal recommended as SC chief registrar3 1.3 kilos of gold confiscated from TIA4 President expresses concern over ’emptying’ villages for lack of employment opportunities5 PM Dahal stresses on developing innovative agricultural system6 Govt. forms former-judge Poudel led probe commission to investigate Balkumari incident7 Manpower agency owner arrested for cheating more than Rs 1.9 million8 TRENDING Once on the Margins, Women Diplomats Are Now Making Their Mark in Nepal’s Foreign Service Sector Pathao, Tootle resume ride sharing services after authorities relax lockdown What Makes Prithivi Narayan Shah a Philosopher and a Truly Democratic King? The Role of the Nepalese Army in Strategic Road Projects A phone call that paved the way for RAW Chief’s visit to Nepal What role has the Nepal Army been playing in controlling the coronavirus? UPAYA CITY CARGO LAUNCHES Version 3.0 National Poet Madhav Prasad Ghimire no more