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Election Commission says IT division issue, not policy matter, in letters to Cabinet Secretary
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🗓 06 Nov 2026, 04:16 AM
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The Election Commission clarified that the concerns raised in letters to the Cabinet Secretary pertain to an IT division matter rather than any policy issue.
The Election Commission issued a statement in response to recent letters addressed to the Cabinet Secretary, asserting that the issues highlighted are technical matters handled by its IT division.
The commission stressed that the correspondence does not involve any policy decision or legal interpretation, and therefore falls outside the purview of policy deliberations.
Officials indicated that the clarification is intended to curb speculation and ensure that the appropriate technical team addresses the glitches promptly.
According to the statement, the letters pointed to challenges in the commission’s digital infrastructure, prompting the IT division to launch an internal review.
The Election Commission reaffirmed its commitment to a transparent electoral process and said it will keep relevant stakeholders updated on the resolution of the technical issues.
The commission stressed that the correspondence does not involve any policy decision or legal interpretation, and therefore falls outside the purview of policy deliberations.
Officials indicated that the clarification is intended to curb speculation and ensure that the appropriate technical team addresses the glitches promptly.
According to the statement, the letters pointed to challenges in the commission’s digital infrastructure, prompting the IT division to launch an internal review.
The Election Commission reaffirmed its commitment to a transparent electoral process and said it will keep relevant stakeholders updated on the resolution of the technical issues.