The silence period for the by-election to the House of Representatives has come into effect from today. The by-election is taking place in Tanahun-1, Bara-1 and Chitwan-2 on April 23. The Election Code of Conduct, 2079, issued by the Election Commission on April 7 for the by-election has made provision for a silence period from 48 hours before the voting day until the voting is closed in order to hold the election in a free, fair and fearless environment.

The silence period will come into effect from today till the polls are closed on April 23.

Election campaigning and any type of discussion, interaction, assemblies, workshops and gatherings are prohibited during the silence period. The EC has drawn the attention of all not to solicit votes through online, social networking sites, print or any medium in favor or against any candidate or party. The EC urged the concerned sides not to publish and broadcast any press release or any content related to prediction about the victory or defeat of a candidate through media, including social sites.