Election Commision faces criticism over inaction on code violations
Summary
Nepal's Election Commission faces criticism for not penalizing election code violations despite numerous complaints and clarifications 35 days after enforcement for the March 5 elections.
Key Points
- Nepal’s Election Commission has received hundreds of complaints for election code violations but has not imposed any penalties 35 days after enforcement.
- The commission issued 79 letters seeking clarifications from accused individuals and institutions but took no punitive action.
- Prominent candidates from major parties like Rashtriya Swatantra Party and CPN (Maoist Centre) have been accused of campaign violations with unsatisfactory clarifications.
- Election observers warn the commission of legal action if it continues inaction, citing increased social media violations and urging punitive measures before the polls.
