Durga Prasain arrested in Pokhara over ‘misleading’ claims against Election Commission
Summary
Durga Prasain was arrested in Pokhara for spreading misleading information against the Election Commission, alleging bribery linked to Nepali Congress elections.
Key Points
- Durga Prasain was arrested in Pokhara on charges of spreading misleading information undermining the Election Commission.
- Prasain claimed a faction of Nepali Congress paid Rs520 million to influence election results.
- The Election Commission dismissed these claims as baseless and damaging to its reputation.
- Police are investigating with digital forensic probes and plan to bring Prasain to Kathmandu for further inquiry.
