Election Commission Seeks Second Clarification from Independent Party Candidate Balen Shah Over Alleged Police Involvement in Campaigning

Summary

The Election Commission has requested a second clarification from Rastriya Swatantra Party candidate Balendra Shah over allegations of police involvement in his election campaign in Jhapa Constituency No. 5.

Key Points
  • The Election Commission has sought a second clarification from Balendra Shah regarding alleged police officers campaigning for him.
  • Audio-visual material was received showing plainclothes police soliciting votes for Shah.
  • The Commission is concerned about plainclothes police accompanying Shah's wife during campaigning.
  • Action will be taken if it is found that Shah or his associates violated the Election Code of Conduct.
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