NC sets criteria for candidate ahead of elections
Summary
Nepali Congress has set formal criteria for candidate nominations, excluding individuals involved in social offenses and those previously elected through proportional representation, ahead of the upcoming National Assembly and House of Representatives elections.
Key Points
- Nepali Congress issued guidelines for nominating candidates in provincial, district, and parliamentary committees.
- Candidates guilty of ethnic discrimination, domestic violence, child labor, or social offenses are ineligible.
- Those elected via proportional representation in 2022 cannot contest proportional seats again in the upcoming elections.
- Active party members must pay mandatory levies to be eligible for candidacy.
