Clarification sought from heavyweight HoR candidates
Summary
The Election Commission of Nepal has sought clarifications from several heavyweight candidates over alleged violations of the election code of conduct ahead of the March 5 general election.
Key Points
- The Election Commission has requested clarifications from senior candidates including Balendra Shah, Mahesh Basnet, Harka Sampang, and Kamal Bhusal regarding alleged violations of the election code of conduct.
- Complaints include defamatory remarks, hateful speech, misuse of children in campaigning, and campaign symbol violations.
- The commission warned of penalties including fines up to Rs 100,000 or possible candidature cancellation under relevant election laws.
- Clarifications have also been sought from other political figures such as Hikmat Karki, Jagdish Kharel, and Shakti Bahadur Basnet.
