Eight days left for the election: If you obstruct the campaign, this will be the punishment

Kathmandu. If a different political party or candidate is found obstructing the election campaign, a fine of Rs.2 lakh will be imposed.

In accordance with the federal law, there is a legal provision of a fine of Rs 200,000 or imprisonment up to three years, or both, for obstructing or impeding or imprisoning a person for the purpose of depriving them of the right to vote or to promote the election.

It is mentioned that the Commission is monitoring the electoral campaigns of political parties or candidates participating in the House of Representatives election through various means. According to the Commission, complaints and complaints have been received that any other political party or candidate or party workers or ordinary citizens have obstructed the election campaign of a political party or candidate in various ways. Similarly, the Commission has said that it has drawn serious attention to information about such matters from various media.

The election code of conduct has been issued regarding the conduct to be followed by political parties, candidates or party's fraternal organizations and related persons. In that code of conduct, there is a provision that a procession, general meeting, corner meeting, meeting, meeting or other program organized by any political party, candidate or party's fraternal organization should not be disrupted or any kind of obstruction should be created.

• Wed, 25 February 2026