CPN-UML Accuses Rastriya Swatantra Party of Attempting to Disrupt Elections

Kathmandu. The CPN-UML has accused the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) of attempting to disrupt the upcoming elections. Addressing a press conference at the party office on Saturday, the CPN-UML alleged that the RSP has resorted to disrupting the polls after realizing they cannot win.

Min Bahadur Shahi, Coordinator of the CPN-UML's Election Publicity Committee, accused the RSP of being involved in activities such as burning CPN-UML flags and campaign materials and spreading hatred to disrupt the elections. He stated that as the election approaches, an atmosphere of fear and terror is increasing across the country.

Shahi accused the government of failing to guarantee peace and security. He asserted that activities involving the burning of the 'Sun' symbol flag, which is a center of faith for the CPN-UML across the country, spreading hatred against the party leadership, and creating conflict among communities have intensified.

He described such acts as a serious conspiracy pushing the country towards electoral conflict. He demanded that the government make the issue of peace and security credible. Mentioning that the CPN-UML views the election scheduled for Falgun 21 as a referendum between 'making the nation and burning it,' he alleged that uncivilized behavior, the publication of fake surveys, and attempts to influence voters have increased after the narrative of the so-called 'Vote for Change' weakened. The CPN-UML demanded that the government create an environment for clean, fair, and fear-free voting. The CPN-UML stated that it is the government's responsibility to protect the fundamental right of all voters to reach the polling centers without fear.

Noting violations of the election code of conduct, the CPN-UML accused an unnamed party of distributing T-shirts bearing its election symbol during the Holi festival. The CPN-UML also alleged that the Election Commission appears indifferent to incidents of code of conduct violations. – News Agency Nepal