Election
An election is a formal process in which people vote to choose leaders or decide important issues in a country, state, or organization.
Key points about elections
• 🗳️ Voting: Citizens cast votes (paper ballot or electronic).
• 👥 Candidates/Parties: Individuals or political parties compete.
• 📜 Rules & laws: Managed by an official election authority.
• 🏛️ Purpose: To form a government or make public decisions democratically.
Common types of elections
• General election – chooses national leaders (like parliament or president).
• Local election – chooses mayors, ward members, local councils.
• By-election – held when a seat becomes vacant.
• Referendum – people vote directly on a specific issue or law.
Example (Nepal)
In Nepal, elections are conducted by the Election Commission of Nepal to elect representatives at federal, provincial, and local levels.
If you want information about a specific country, year, or type of election, tell me which one and I’ll explain in detail.