The Election Commission (EC) has banned the political parties and candidates from hanging banners and pasting posters for the local level elections slated for May 13.
“This is against the election code of conduct. The Commission directs the political parties and candidates to remove such banners and posters as soon as possible,” EC Assistant Spokesperson Surya Prasad Aryal said.
He said that the political parties or candidates found hanging banners and pasting posters will be fined Rs 100, 000.
“The political parties and candidates will be fined Rs 100, 000 if they violate the election code of conduct and do not remove such banners and posters at the earliest,” he said.
