Election Commission Receives Complaint Against Kathmandu Mayor Balen Shah Over Remarks Targeting KP Sharma Oli

A complaint has been filed with the Election Commission regarding remarks made by Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balen Shah on social media, targeting CPN-UML Chairman and former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli.

The complaint, registered by Dharmaraj Timilsina, demands necessary action against Shah, alleging that his statements spread hatred, contained baseless accusations, and violated the election code of conduct.

UML Chairman Oli had recently publicly proposed various debates based on transparency, intellect, and humility among the top leaders of all political parties, emphasizing the need to strengthen democratic practice. In response, Rastriya Swatantra Party's senior leader and candidate for Jhapa Constituency No. 5, Shah, commented via social media, accusing Oli of being a 'murderer of 76 children, a terrorist, and one who burns the country.'

According to the complainant Timilsina, Shah's statements contradict the spirit of democratic debate, spread hatred, defame, make incomplete accusations, and negatively impact the election process. The complaint states that leveling such serious allegations publicly without any evidence or court decision constitutes defamation, political vendetta, and an act intended to confuse the mindset of the voters.