The Election Commission (EC) released schedule for the third phase of local level elections in province 2 slated for September 18.

A statement published by EC spokesperson Surya Prasad Sharma said candidates can register nominations on September 6, and the same day the list will be published.

On September 7, complaints can be registered against the candidates after which the election body will examine the nominations.

On September 8, the EC will publish the list of approved candidates and provide time for candidates to withdraw their candidacy. On September 9, the EC will publish the final list of candidates and provide them with electoral symbols.

The third phase of local polls was rescheduled for September 18 to bring the agitating Rastriya Janata Party Nepal (RJPN) on board the election process.