Kathmandu, Nov. 15 -- The Election Commission is rolling out a nationwide virtual and in-person voter education campaign next month, aiming to minimise invalid votes in the upcoming midterm elections.

As per the preliminary plan, the commission will air public service announcements on national and local radio and television stations. It will also share information through newspaper ads, news portals, YouTube content, and various social media platforms.

Since the commission recognises that many voters may not have reliable access to tools and that face-to-face instruction is often more effective, it is preparing to deploy volunteers in every ward. These volunteers will guide voters on the right way to cast their ballots so that their vot...