National Assembly Member Urges Fair Elections and Action Against Online Abuse

Kathmandu. Communist Party of Nepal Member of the National Assembly, Maya Prasad Sharma, has drawn the government's attention to the need for necessary preparations to ensure that the elections are conducted impartially and peacefully.

Speaking at the National Assembly meeting on Friday, he objected to the use of objectionable and abusive language on social media during election campaigning and stated that the concerned bodies should put a stop to it.

He stated that political parties need to present themselves to the public with their party's vision during the elections and move forward in a way that wins the trust of the people. Lawmaker Sharma warned that if political parties fail to convey their ideological perspectives to the people, there is a danger of creating confusion among the public.

He said, 'Now that the election has arrived, let it be fair, let it be peaceful. Political parties should present their clear ideological perspectives in the election—whether it is socialism, democracy, or republicanism—rather than engaging in intense competition. Once their clear perspective is stated, it becomes easier to explain to the people. There is random writing and indiscriminate abuse on Facebook. That leads the country down the wrong path. Therefore, all political parties need to go into the election with their own perspectives.'

Lawmaker Sharma also cautioned the government against delaying the management of relief for the earthquake victims in Jajarkot and other areas.