As parliamentary elections approach, clashes raise security concerns
Summary
With less than two weeks before Nepal's parliamentary elections, confrontations between political party cadres, especially between the Rastriya Swatantra Party and CPN-UML in Dang, have raised security concerns. Authorities are on high alert to prevent further clashes ahead of the March 5 vote.
Key Points
- Incidents of clashes between cadres of Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) and CPN-UML have escalated, particularly in Dang district.
- The RSP burned a CPN-UML election symbol flag in Tulsipur, sparking confrontations and subsequent retaliations including effigy burnings and vandalism.
- Security experts warn that escalating tensions could jeopardize electoral security if not managed by authorities.
- Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal and security agencies are closely monitoring the situation to ensure free and fair elections on March 5.
