Campaigning Ends for Upcoming House of Representatives Election as Silence Period Begins
Summary
The campaigning period for Nepal's upcoming House of Representatives election ends at midnight, starting a silence period prohibiting all electoral influence activities to ensure a fair vote.
Key Points
- Campaigning for the upcoming House of Representatives election ends tonight at midnight, beginning the silence period.
- The silence period lasts 48 hours before voting until voting completes, banning any election influencing activities.
- Violations such as financial transactions to influence the election during silence period can lead to disqualification for six years.
- For the election, 65 political parties compete across 165 FPTP constituencies and 110 PR seats with extensive security and staffing arrangements.
