Professors, teachers, officials urged not to engage in political parties’ election campaigns
Summary
The Election Commission has urged professors, teachers, and officials to refrain from engaging in election campaigns for political parties and candidates ahead of the March 5 House of Representatives elections.
Key Points
- The Election Commission has instructed professors, teachers, and officials not to participate in election campaigns favoring any political party or candidate.
- This instruction is to ensure the elections are conducted in a free, fair, and transparent manner.
- Complaints were received about educators and officials being involved in political campaigning, prompting the statement.
- The directive aligns with the Election Code of Conduct 2082 and Clause 16 of the Education Act 2028 BS, which prohibit such participation.
