Miscellaneous
NHRC calls for security for campaigners
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed its concern over the growing attacks on candidates and obstructions during the election campaigns in various parts of the country.The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed its concern over the growing attacks on candidates and obstructions during the election campaigns in various parts of the country.
Issuing a statement on Wednesday, the national human rights watchdog said its attention has been drawn to incidents of attacks on candidates in Rolpa, Bhojpur, Myagdi, Sankhuwasabha and Gorkha, among other districts, where election candidates and cadres were targeted with improvised explosive devices and bullets. Calling on all not to obstruct citizens’ right to vote, the NHRC has also urged all the political parties to maintain restraint during election campaigns.
The NHRC has also drawn the government’s attention to attacks on candidates and called for security to all.