CPN-UML Demands Timely House of Representatives Election, Citing Excuses to Postpone

Kathmandu. The CPN-UML has stated that the House of Representatives election must be held on the scheduled date (Falgun 21), citing various excuses being made to postpone it.

Addressing a press conference on Tuesday, UML Election Publicity Coordinator Min Bahadur Shahi stated that the election must be held on the scheduled date, claiming that the momentum for the UML is growing among the public.

'The UML objects to the rumors of postponing the election when the country is heading towards elections and public attraction towards the UML is increasing,' Shahi said, 'The election must happen on time.'

The UML maintained its stance on the reinstatement of the House of Representatives and expressed dissatisfaction that the Supreme Court has delayed its verdict on the matter.

Furthermore, the party objected to attempts to weaken the system and confuse voters by conducting opinion polls predicting who will win and who will lose.

Additionally, the party drew the Election Commission's attention to some parties and candidates conducting election campaigning in violation of the election code of conduct. The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) is campaigning by printing T-shirts bearing the image of Balen Shah.

'Photos are being printed on T-shirts and physical materials are being carried. This must stop,' Shahi warned at the press conference, 'This must stop immediately. If the violation of the code of conduct is not stopped, the Commission itself will have to be accountable for the resulting consequences.' The UML also condemned the burning of its party flags and the disrespectful acts committed against its chairman.