Dhanusha District Election Candidates Lag in Financial Transparency Amidst Preparations

Janakpurdham. While preparations for the House of Representatives election are intensifying, there is a delay in the election expenditure transparency among candidates in Dhanusha district. Out of 154 candidates, only 88 have opened the mandatory bank accounts for election purposes so far.

According to Rome Bahadur Mahat, Chief of the Madhes Province Election Office, Janakpurdham, the Election Commission's directive mandates that every candidate must operate all election-related income and expenditure through a bank account. He stated that all details must be kept updated within the expenditure limit set by the Commission. In Dhanusha, which has four constituencies, 54 candidates have filed nominations.

Meanwhile, District Code of Conduct Monitoring Officer Krishna Gaire informed that approximately NPR 150,000 worth of promotional materials placed in various locations in violation of the election code of conduct have been seized.

Chief District Officer Prem Prasad Luintel stated that all administrative and security preparations for the election have been completed. A total of 645 polling centers and 32 polling stations have been designated across the district, with 194 of these stations listed as highly sensitive.

A total of 3,875 employees have been mobilized for the election, and 4,500 election police personnel have been selected. The administration has warned against broadcasting character assassination or misleading content through social media, threatening strict action if evidence is found.