Nepal PM faces flak for violating election code of conduct KP Sharma Oli appealed for votes for a candidate during the silence period
Nepal Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli has faced flak for violating the election code of conduct by appealing for votes for a candidate, contesting the National Assembly by-election, during the silence period.
The Election Commission (EC) on Wednesday indirectly mentioned in a press statement that Oli violated the election code of conduct by asking to vote for Home Minister Ram Bahadur Thapa, a candidate for the National Assembly by-election in Bagmati being held on Thursday.
The EC has also warned of legal action against those defying the election code of conduct, myRepublica.com reported.
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The Supreme Court of Nepal on Thursday dismissed the appointment of seven ministers of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli cabinet while hearing writ petitions filed against the leaders.
The court said the appointment of these seven leaders was unconstitutional as they do not have a seat in either of the Houses of the Federal Parliament.
On May 14, Oli had reappointed seven ministers who are not the lawmakers in the federal parliament. President Bidya Devi Bhandari had administered an oath of office and secrecy to them on the same day.
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