Election Commission Bans Sale and Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages Until Final Results Announced

Kathmandu. The Election Commission has announced a ban on the sale, distribution, and consumption of alcoholic beverages starting today until the final results of the election are declared.The Commission proposed this measure based on the Election Security Plan endorsed by the High-Level Election Security Committee formed under Article 3 of the Election Security Management Directive, 2078.Based on a review of the overall security situation, assessment of the ground reality, and guidance and recommendations regarding security arrangements, the Commission has directed the Ministry of Home Affairs. The Commission has instructed the Ministry of Home Affairs to direct all Chief District Officers...