Government has banned the plying of vehicles in Kathmandu valley for Wednesday in the areas where polling stations are located.

In a joint notice issued by District Administration Offices of Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur on Monday said that operation of vehicles has been prohibited in the areas where the municipal elections are being held in Kathmandu valley on Wednesday from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The notice said that vehicles of security forces, fire bridges and ambulances would, however, be allowed. Any other vehicles, including those of media, need to get a permit passes from District Election Offices by Tuesday evening, the notice said.

DAO said that it has been enforced as per the Election Code of Conduct that bans ferrying of voters in vehicles.

Municipal election would be held tomorrow amidst strong protests from political parties, human rights groups, civil society leaders and professional organistions. Most of the people filing their nominations have been declared elected unopposed. The Wednesday polling is to elected representative in over 600 positions in 36 municipalities.