DPM Nidhi stresses on holding three-tier of elections

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs Bimalendra Nidhi, has said that the government will take a strong action against the forces that try to disintegrate national integrity and sovereignty.

While inaugurating the newly constructed building of the Armed Police Force, Border Security Office, here today, DPM Nidhi added that no activities against the national integrity and social harmony would be acceptable to the government.

In another context, DPM, Nidhi stressed on holding three-tier of elections within 11 months even to institutionalize the achievements achieved through various political movements. Similarly, APF chief Durja Kumar Rai shared that APF was active in controlling criminal activities in border areas.

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