Public and private vehicles banned from midnight March 4 until polling concludes
Summary
The Election Commission of Nepal has suspended all public and private vehicle operations from midnight on March 4 until polling concludes on March 5 to ensure security during the elections. Essential service vehicles and flights will continue operating normally. An alcohol ban will also be enforced nationwide ahead of the elections.
Key Points
- The Election Commission of Nepal has banned all public and private vehicles from midnight March 4 until the completion of polling on March 5.
- Essential service vehicles such as ambulances, fire engines, and security forces’ vehicles will be exempt from the vehicle ban.
- Domestic and international flights will operate normally during the election period.
- The Commission has requested a nationwide alcohol ban starting seven days before polling until final election results are announced across all 77 districts.
