Major Political Parties Delay Election Manifesto Releases Ahead of Polls

Summary

Major political parties in Nepal, including Nepali Congress, CPN-UML, and Rastriya Swatantra Party, have delayed releasing their election manifestos ahead of the House of Representatives elections scheduled for Falgun 21, decentralizing the process this year.

Key Points
  • Major political parties in Nepal have missed the Election Commission's deadline to publish their election manifestos by Falgun 3.
  • Nepali Congress plans to release its manifesto in Janakpur on Falgun 6, emphasizing the Madhesh Province.
  • Rastriya Swatantra Party will unveil its manifesto in Surkhet, Karnali Province, on Falgun 7, highlighting special priority to that region.
  • CPN-UML has not set a date yet for its manifesto release, awaiting KP Sharma Oli's return to Kathmandu.
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