The silence period for the National Assembly ekections, scheduled for January 36, has begun. The silence period had started from Sunday midnight.

As per the election code of conduct, the political parties, candidates, leaders, civil society, media and general public have been barred from campaigning or soliciting votes during silence period.

The Election Commission has urged the concerned authorities to abide by the election code of conduct to hold the elections in free, fair, fear and peaceful manner.