Editorial | Play by the rules
Summary
Nepal's Election Commission enforces the Election Code of Conduct ahead of the March 5 election, but multiple candidates, including former prime minister KP Sharma Oli and Rastriya Swatantra Party's Balendra Shah, have violated the rules amid lax enforcement. The EC's inaction risks undermining democratic processes.
Key Points
- Nepal's Election Commission has enforced the Election Code of Conduct for the March 5 election.
- Candidates including KP Sharma Oli and Balendra Shah violated restrictions on gatherings during nomination filings.
- Koshi Province Chief Minister Hikmat Kumar Karki allegedly participated in prohibited election activities.
- The Election Commission's lax enforcement and bias undermine election fairness and risk increasing violations.
