Apr 23, Kathmandu- Ballot papers will be printed only after the final list of candidates is published in six metropolitan cities.

According to Chief Election Commissioner Dinesh Thapaliya, this is a pre-determination of the commission. Accordingly, ballot papers of six metropolitan cities and four municipalities of Bhaktapur will be printed only after the final list of candidates is published.

In this case, even the national parties which have nominated candidates for the post will have the election symbol, and the post which has not been nominated will not have the election symbol.