, Jan. 4 -- The Election Commission (EC) has directed the Power Division to provide electricity to 325 polling stations nationwide ahead of the national election as currently they have no power.

"There is no electricity connection at 325 ones among the (42,761) polling stations installed on the occasion of the referendum and the 13th parliamentary election. The power connection at the 325 polling stations is required," said a letter sent by the Election Commission to the Senior Secretary of the Power Division on Sunday.

The letter said, "It is requested to take necessary steps to ensure electricity connections at the polling stations where it is feasible."

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