Silent Period Begins Ahead of House of Representatives Election on Falgun 21

Kathmandu. As the final hours approach for the House of Representatives election scheduled for Falgun 21, the silent period (Mouna Awadhi) began today (Tuesday) starting from 12 PM. The Election Commission has enforced the quiet period starting 48 hours before voting until the election is concluded.

With the commencement of the silent period, no political party, candidate, or their representatives will be allowed to solicit votes from the electorate, either directly or indirectly. During this period, there is a complete ban on election rallies, processions, door-to-door campaigning, and digital promotion through social media platforms. According to the election code of conduct, there is also a legal provision requiring the removal of banners, flags, and posters of parties or candidates placed within 300 meters of the polling stations.

The Election Commission stated that this arrangement is in place to ensure the election is conducted in a peaceful and dignified environment.

This period carries the risk of candidates influencing voters through financial inducements or other means, which is why the commission has been strictly enforcing this regulation.

According to the Election Commission, the commission is continuously monitoring for any violation of the code of conduct 24 hours a day. The commission has cautioned all stakeholders against holding any form of discussion, interaction, assembly, conference, or seminar during the silent period and urged for complete adherence to the code of conduct.

The commission has completed all technical and security preparations for the voting, which will commence at 7 AM on Falgun 21.