Alcohol sale, consumption banned until final HoR poll results
Summary
The Election Commission of Nepal has banned the sale and consumption of alcohol nationwide from February 27 until the final results of the House of Representatives election are announced. Additionally, vehicle operations will be restricted on voting day except for essential services.
Key Points
- The Election Commission of Nepal has banned the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages from February 27 until the final results of the House of Representatives election are announced.
- The ban and other election security measures are part of the Election Security Plan endorsed by the High-Level Election Security Committee.
- The Ministry of Home Affairs has been directed to enforce the nationwide alcohol ban and the Election Code of Conduct.
- Vehicle operations will be banned from midnight on March 4 until voting is completed on March 5, except for essential services and authorized vehicles.
