27 PARTIES REGISTERED SO FAR Kathmandu, 12 May: Altogether 27 political parties have registered with the election commission for the second constituent assembly elections for which official dates have yet to be announced. . Even registered parties have to renew registration with announcement of new elections. Ten thousand signatures are required fos registration considered low because of the requirement. Parties differ on election conditions for the vote delaying announcement as government of Khiil Raj Regmi is blamed by parties not not announcing firm dates for a vote expected November/December. Government says it will announce a date only after full preparations. nnnn