All election campaign spending to go through banks as HoR polls near

Summary

The Election Commission mandates all political parties and candidates to route election campaign finances through bank accounts to ensure transparency and accountability ahead of the House of Representatives elections.

Key Points
  • The Election Commission mandates all election campaign financial transactions be conducted through bank accounts.
  • This rule applies to all political parties and candidates contesting under PR and FPTP systems, including independents.
  • Political parties need Election Commission Secretariat approval to open campaign bank accounts; candidates need district election office approval.
  • The measure aims to track funding sources, monitor expenditures, and facilitate post-election audits to discourage cash transactions.
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