Images of Nepal's CA-election

People queing up to vote in Kathmandu ward no. 33

An unusual sight, Gyanshwor, Kathmandu, completely empty. The interim government had declared an almost complete driving ban on the day of the election.

Closed for the day

Getting ready to start: Preparing ballotpapers

Look! It is empty

That's how it works!

The elderly did not have to stand in line.

Voting for the first time. The last time Nepal held elections were in 1999. However, this election is the first that will lead to the draw up of a new constitution.

Muslim woman voting in Kathmandu ward no. 33. The Constituent Assembly will secure 33% seats for women and proportional representation of minorities.

Chief observer for the EU election mission to Nepal Thomas Boserup, in Baktapur. EU had 120 observers in various districts of Nepal.

Done! Lalitpur, Durbar square, after lunch. The election an around 60% participation and the majority chose to vote in the early morning.

It was a happy day!