Nepali Congress Rules Out Pre-Election Alliances, Cites Public Disruption

Kathmandu. The Nepali Congress has stated that it will not form an electoral alliance with any party. Speaking at a press conference at the party's central office on Thursday, spokesperson Devraj Chalise announced that the party has fielded its candidates in all constituencies, confirming that no pre-election alliance will be formed.

‘The culture of alliances has created unrest among citizens. We have not had any meetings targeted towards the election with any party. There will be no alliance with anyone before the election; we have nominated our candidates in all areas,’ said spokesperson Chalise. ‘We are firmly engaged in campaigning. The President has also been stating this publicly. I urge everyone not to fall for any other illusions,’

He also urged the public not to be misled by those claiming to be new, as authoritarians often approach with sweet and smooth talk. He further stated that other parties are using children in their election activities and drew the Election Commission's attention to this matter.

Congress is aware that hateful expressions and indecent remarks made against opposition parties and leaders on social media and elsewhere are disrupting the environment for healthy political competition, he added.