Silence period begins, what can not be done?

Kathmandu. The silent period has started under the Pratidhisiva member election to be held on Thursday. The campaigning period of political parties and candidates has ended from midnight today. The Election Commission had given time for political parties and candidates to campaign from February 4th till 12:00 midnight on Monday.

During the silent period, which lasts from 48 hours before voting until the end of voting, there is no campaigning, speech, meeting, discussion, review etc. During the silent period, asking for votes, posting, walking and other activities to influence the election are not allowed, according to the commission.

Acting Chief Election Commissioner Ram Prasad Bhandari informed that if any financial transactions are found to influence the election during the silent period, not only the candidature will be canceled but also he will not be allowed to participate in any election process for six years. The commission has made it clear that a zero-tolerance policy will be adopted on activities that affect the elections. The silent period is expected to create an opportunity for voters to cast their votes in a clean and free environment. The silent period is important for conducting elections in a fear-free environment with peace, security and order by making all kinds of arrangements for the election management bodies.

Express

Related News

The election of the Deputy Speaker will be held on Chait 27

Kathmandu. The election for the post of Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives will be held on March 27. Speaker Dolprasad Aryal formally announced the date in the meeting of the House of Representatives held on Wednesday.

Speaker Ar...

Caste discrimination is a serious crime against social, moral and human dignity: President Paudel

Kathmandu. President Ramchandra Paudel has said that caste discrimination is a serious crime against social, moral and human dignity. On the occasion of the Eradication of Racial Discrimination and Untouchability Day on Thursday, the President sai...

14 Decisions of the Council of Ministers

Kathmandu. 14 decisions of the Council of Ministers held on Monday have been made public. Information and Communication Technology Minister Jagdish Kharel, who is also the spokesperson of the government, gave the infor...

Complaining to the police, Supreme Court, forensic examination of the chemicals used in the arson

Kathmandu. The supreme administration has prepared to lodge a complaint with the police, demanding action against those involved in the arson that took place in the Supreme Court during the Genji movement. According to...

Name of applicant for Proportional Candidate announced by RSVP

Kathmandu. The National Independent Party RSWP has released the list of candidates who have applied for proportional representation. RSWP has published the list received in all the seven provinces through its Facebook page.

According to the...

The Supreme Court asked the Ministry of Defense and the Army - has the Green Army been given consent for military activities?

Kathmandu. The Supreme Court has questioned the legality of the 'Green Army Nepal', which has been using uniforms, insignia and military formations similar to the Nepali Army. The court has asked for a written response from the relevant agencies i...