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Home Embassy NewsU.S. Citizen ServicesVisas to the U.S.U.S. Policy & IssuesResourcesEnvironmental Issues Embassy Highlights United States Congratulates People of Nepal April 11, 2008 The United States heartily congratulates the people of Nepal on their successful Constituent Assembly election on April 10. After nearly a decade since the last general election and more than half a century of demanding the opportunity to elect representatives to draft a constitution, the voters have spoken. Despite pre-election violence and intimidation and the regrettable death of candidates and party workers, only a small percentage of polling stations will require re-polling. Overwhelmingly across the country men and women were able to cast their ballots in a peaceful and orderly way. This represents an historic achievement and is a tribute to the courage of the Nepali people and the conduct of the Election Commission. Nepal has taken a huge step forward on the path of peace and democracy. In the days and weeks to come as the votes are counted, we urge patience and respect for the results. We stand ready to assist the people of Nepal in their pursuit of a more peaceful, democratic and prosperous future. Latest Headlines From the Embassy U.S. Supports Peaceful Election April 4, 2008 As we enter the final week before the election, the United States of America renews its support for a peaceful election through which all Nepalis can freely choose their own future. This election should be an historic opportunity for the people of Nepal to choose the representatives who will decide the constitutional framework for Nepal s future government. It will mark an important turning point in the transition to what we hope will be a new peaceful, prosperous and democratic Nepal. We condemn all threats and acts of violence levied by any party or group against candidates, voters, party cadres, officials or observers. We urge all Nepalese to ...