Election Commissioner Warns Against Premature Results and Exit Polls Ahead of Vote

Kathmandu. Acting Chief Election Commissioner Ram Prasad Bhandari has stated that the commission is seriously concerned about the act of speculating on election results or publishing exit polls.Speaking at a discussion on voter education and publicity organized in Kathmandu on Tuesday, he clarified that such activities confuse the independent decision-making right of the voters.Bhandari stated that speculating on victory or defeat before voting discourages candidates and disrupts the environment for healthy competition. 'Publishing results based on speculation raises questions about the impartiality of the election,' he said, 'Such acts are against the election code of conduct, so no one should...