National Assembly election: campaigning prohibited
The voting for National Assembly members is set to take place on Jan 25 from 9 am to 3 pm to fill the vacancies left by 19 members whose 6-year tenure has ended.
KATHMANDU: The Election Commission has announced that the silence period for the National Assembly election, scheduled for Magh 11 (Feb 25), until the end of the voting process.
Under this silence period, all campaign activities, discussions, interactions, meetings, conferences, workshops, and election-related propaganda by political party officials, candidates, affiliated organizations, and entities bound by the code of conduct are strictly prohibited until the conclusion of the voting process.
Additionally, any form of vote solicitation or election campaigning through any means, including social media, print media, or other platforms, is strictly forbidden, said Shaligram Sharma Paudel, the commission’s spokesperson.
The voting for National Assembly members is set to take place on Jan 25 from 9 am to 3 pm to fill the vacancies left by 19 members whose 6-year tenure has ended.
In the case of 20 members whose tenure has also concluded, the President will nominate one person.
The election aims to ensure inclusivity by electing members representing various provinces and regions, with a focus on women, Dalits, persons with disabilities, minorities, and other communities.
