Election Commission Directs Parties to Cease Use of Physical Election Symbols During Campaigning

Summary

The Election Commission has directed political parties, including the Rastriya Swatantra Party, to stop using physical election symbols like the bell during their campaigning for the upcoming House of Representatives election on Falgun 21.

Key Points
  • The Election Commission has instructed parties to cease the use of physical election symbols during campaigning.
  • The Rastriya Swatantra Party was using the bell symbol physically during their campaign but will no longer be allowed to do so.
  • The directive was issued after complaints that use of physical symbols was affecting community peace.
  • The House of Representatives election is scheduled for Falgun 21.
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