UNMIN suggests SPA to work together

Stating that the election-related violence were continued in the different parts of the country, United Nations Mission In Nepal (UNMIN) recommended that all political forces committed to the election must work together for the success of the ballot. 

Releasing its third report on election situation, the UNMIN stressed that parties should  set aside short-term partisan interests to avoid risk of endangering the election and the peace process. 

The report has urged that the CPN-Maoist and its youth wing YCL to stop intimidating and interfering democratic rights of other parties and candidates. It has also urged Maoist leadership to ensure that it is abided by the outcome of the election.

"All parties should end the use of state resources and influence as well as other undemocratic methods of vote-garnering" the UNMIN said adding that all the parties should also confirm and support the Election Commission’s assurance to voters of the absolute secrecy of the ballot.

In its five page long report, the UNMIN has also said that the Seven Party Alliance should confirm publicly its intention to work together after the election and to reach out to the wider political forces to ensure that the future political course would be an inclusive one.