Nepal News Evening Briefing | Thursday, February 26, 2026
Summary
Nepal's Election Commission and government agencies implement stringent measures for the March 5, 2026 elections, including code of conduct enforcement, medical services at polling stations, and a vehicle and alcohol ban, alongside security and public health updates.
Key Points
- The Election Commission issued notices regarding 87 complaints of Code of Conduct violations and appointed monitoring officers for the 2026 elections.
- Emergency medical services will be available at all polling stations nationwide on March 5 to assist voters and staff.
- A nationwide vehicle ban and alcohol prohibition will be enforced during the election period to ensure security and order.
- Authorities reported arrests linked to election disruptions and major fraud cases, while health and environmental concerns were also addressed during the election preparations.
