Final-hour exits highlight strict residency rules ahead of March 5 polls
Summary
High-profile candidates Ashika Tamang and Karvika Thapa withdrew their nominations ahead of Nepal's March 5 elections due to foreign residency issues under strict Election Commission rules.
Key Points
- Ashika Tamang withdrew her candidacy from Dhading-1 after her German Permanent Resident card photo was publicly circulated.
- Karvika Thapa withdrew her nomination from Rupandehi-2, having surrendered foreign residency but not fulfilled the constitutional three-month waiting period.
- Both withdrawals underscore the Election Commission's strict enforcement of residency and eligibility criteria for the March 5 polls.
- The legal basis for disqualification includes Section 25 (1) of the House of Representatives Election Act and Article 291 of the Constitution of Nepal.
