March 16: The Election Commission has drawn the attention of political parties not to make decisions in support of or against the vice-presidential candidate during the silent hour. The vice-presidential election is taking place on March 17.
Issuing a press release today, the EC called the attention of the political parties regarding the meeting of some political parties over candidates and statements made in this regard.
The EC reminded that election-related activities have been prohibited before 48 hours of the election day in order to hold the election in a free, fearless, transparent and impartial environment.
The press statement issued by EC Spokesperson mentioned that political parties are not allowed to carry out any activities like election campaigns, meetings, interaction, assembly as well as ask for voting in favour or against a candidate, ask vote through digital platforms like SMS, Facebook during the silent hour. (RSS)
