Acting CEC Bhandari urges all not to go by rumours over uncertainty of election
Summary
Acting Chief Election Commissioner Ram Prasad Bhandari assures the public that elections will be held on March 5 and urges people to ignore rumours about delays. He emphasizes adherence to the election code of conduct and calls for responsible news dissemination and voter education.
Key Points
- Acting Chief Election Commissioner Ram Prasad Bhandari urged the public not to be misled by rumours suggesting the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5 will be delayed.
- Bhandari highlighted the importance of the election for ensuring good governance and assured the election will proceed on schedule.
- He emphasized compliance with the election code of conduct, including a prohibition on opinion polls before the election.
- The Election Commission and media are working together on voter education to increase voter turnout, with efforts including multilingual content by Gorkhapatra Corporation.
