EC intensifies code of conduct enforcement
Summary
With 33 days left until the March 5 elections, Nepal's Election Commission has intensified enforcement of the election code of conduct and is actively monitoring misinformation and hate speech.
Key Points
- The Election Commission is intensifying enforcement of the Election Code of Conduct ahead of March 5 House elections.
- So far, explanations have been sought from 21 political parties, candidates, and organizations based on complaints.
- Only five cases have received responses; follow-ups continue for others.
- The EC is monitoring misinformation and hate speech, forwarding 302 cases for action under existing laws.
