Press Council Initiates Action Against Online Portal for Announcing Election Results Prematurely
Summary
Press Council Nepal has initiated action against an online news portal for prematurely announcing Chitwan Constituency No. 3 election results, potentially influencing voters.
Key Points
- Press Council Nepal initiated action against an online portal for prematurely announcing election results.
- The portal published news resembling an opinion poll naming candidates and predicting outcomes.
- The Press Council is acting under the Code of Conduct for Journalists and the Election Code of Conduct.
- The Council urges media and social users to respect fair election practices and avoid misleading content.
