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PM Dahal meets Yadav, assures all-out support for local polls


Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal on Friday held a meeting with Chief Election Commissioner Ayodhi Prasad Yadav and assured to provide necessary support for holding the local level election slated for May 14.  During the meeting at PM’s official residence in Baluwatar, Kathmandu this morning, Commissioner Yadav briefed PM Dahal about the progress in its preparation for the polls. Dahal expressed his delight at the ongoing preparation of the EC for holding the elections on time. 

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