Election Commission Monitoring Candidate Spending in Foreign Currency

Kathmandu. The Election Commission has stated that it is closely tracking the spending made by candidates in foreign currency (dollars) during their election campaigning.

 During a press conference held at the Commission on Friday, spokesperson Bhattarai stated that all expenditures made by candidates, whether in Nepali Rupees or in dollars, will be counted within the stipulated limit for election expenses.

 Furthermore, the Commission indicated that prevailing laws related to foreign exchange facilities will also apply to dollar expenditures, and action may be initiated accordingly.

The Commission also announced that it has facilitated the movement of long-distance vehicles during the election period. The Commission stated that arrangements have been made to ensure that vehicles that missed their schedule the previous day do not face difficulties reaching their destinations the following day.

Spokesperson Bhattarai mentioned that transport entrepreneurs have been urged to manage their time understanding the sensitivity of the election period.—News Agency Nepal