Elections must be policy-driven, says Acting CEC Bhandari
Summary
Acting Chief Election Commissioner Ram Prasad Bhandari emphasized that elections should be driven by policy rather than money, warning against excessive campaign spending and highlighting directives to ensure fair campaigning.
Key Points
- Acting Chief Election Commissioner Ram Prasad Bhandari stated elections must prioritize policies over financial influence.
- Bhandari warned that exceeding election expenditure ceilings could lead to cancellation of candidacy.
- Former Chief Election Commissioner Bhojraj Pokharel noted rising campaign spending contributes to corruption and praised reform efforts.
- Commission Secretary Krishna Bahadur Raut stressed transparency in campaign expenditures as essential for democracy.
