Top 12 News Highlights: Election Tensions, Import Issues, and Court Rulings

Summary

The article summarizes key events including election campaigning concerns, import issues, contradictions in Rastriya Swatantra Party's pledges, corruption case bail rulings, and infrastructure project delays in Nepal.

Key Points
  • The Ministry of Home Affairs has raised concerns over defamation incidents during election campaigning across districts.
  • Corruption cases involving former Minister Ranjita Shrestha and others are proceeding with bail orders and witness examinations.
  • Rastriya Swatantra Party claims majority government formation with Balen Shah as a prospective Prime Minister, amidst internal contradictions and leadership questions.
  • The Election Commission recommends public holidays during the election period to facilitate the process.
  • Twenty-four infrastructure projects in the Koshi region are stalled, causing additional costs and public political debates.
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