EC reminds parties to conduct election campaigns until March 2

Summary

The Election Commission of Nepal has instructed political parties to confine their election campaigns to February 16 to March 2 and adhere strictly to election laws and codes of conduct, emphasizing voter rights and prohibiting coercion or hate speech.

Key Points
  • The Election Commission of Nepal has set the election campaign period from February 16 to March 2 for the upcoming House of Representatives election.
  • Chief Election Commissioner Ram Prasad Bhandari urged parties not to obstruct participation or voting rights.
  • Parties and candidates are cautioned against using weapons, intimidation, or coercion to influence voters.
  • The Commission banned financial inducements, hate speech, and incitement to violence during the campaign period.
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