A meeting of the India-Nepal Border District Coordination Committee (BDCC) was held in Kailali, Nepal, on January 8, 2026. Officials from Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh, attended the meeting to discuss peace and security along the border during Nepal's elections. The Indian side included District Magistrate Durga Shakti Nagpal, Additional District Magistrate Narendra Bahadur Singh, Additional Superintendent of Police Pawan Gautam, and other local officials. They met with Chief District Officers from Nepal’s Kailali and Kanchanpur districts. DM Nagpal assured full support from the Kheri district administration, SSB, and police for the elections. She said, "All necessary assistance would be extended by the district administration, SSB and the police to ensure the smooth conduct of the polls." She also highlighted the deep cultural and familial links between India and Nepal. ADM Singh promised heightened vigilance, real-time information sharing, and uninterrupted emergency services during the election period. ASP Gautam confirmed that regular patrolling was already in place and said prompt action would be taken on any alerts from Nepal. The meeting also tackled issues like drug smuggling, preventing cross-border crimes, and strengthening cooperation between law enforcement agencies. This coordinated effort aims to keep the border safe and secure as Nepal prepares for its elections.