Candidates will not be allowed to campaign in the Nepali Congress General Convention
. Campaigning has been discouraged during the 15th general convention of the Nepali Congress scheduled to begin in Kathmandu from October 3. The Central Election Committee has implemented a new code of conduct.
Issuing a press release
today, Central Election Committee member-secretary Raju Katuwal said the election publicity campaign has been curtailed keeping in mind the loss of many lives and property due to the recent natural disasters in different parts of the country including Bhotekoshi and the entire country is reeling under a difficult situation of grief and revival.
“In view of this special situation of disaster, national sensitivities and environmental aspects, the Central Election Committee has decided to implement additional and stringent provisions in addition to the existing provisions in the election code of conduct for the aspirants and candidates vying for various positions for leadership in the general convention,” the statement reads.
Code of Conduct
1. A complete ban on pompous and extravagant publicity campaigns has been completely prohibited in order to make the Congress dignified, frugal and disciplined by respecting the situation after the disaster.
2. Total ban on print and physical publicity materials, and it is completely prohibited to keep, paste, or distribute any kind of printed publicity material in and around the Convention venue.
3. Publicity materials of any kind are prohibited outside the convention venue, in the outer premises of the convention venue, on public roads or in the surrounding areas.
4. Only digital and technology-friendly campaigning is allowed, candidates will be allowed to disseminate their agenda and candidacy details only through digital means (social media, online and other electronic means).
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