Nepali Congress urges government to ensure fear-free election environment

KATHMANDU: The Nepali Congress has called on the government to create a safe and fear-free environment for the upcoming elections.

At a press conference held on Sunday at the party office in Sanepa, Congress spokesperson Dev Raj Chalise highlighted ongoing attempts to disrupt the election and urged authorities to ensure a peaceful and secure voting process.

Chalise noted that efforts are being made, through social media and other channels, to intimidate and discourage Congress candidates, which could prevent a fair and harmonious election.

He emphasized that Congress, having achieved its current position through numerous struggles, will neither practice nor allow politics driven by fear.

He also called on party leaders and workers to engage confidently in election campaigning without being misled, while warning that actions undermining social harmony and religious tolerance, such as burning other parties’ flags, are unacceptable.

Chalise added that with public support for Congress rising as the election approaches, he encouraged former party members who had left to return.