INSEC has released a public appeal asking for a clean, impartial and fear-free election.
‘It is adamant for an election to be fair, impartial and fear free in Democracy’- mentioned in the statement.
Nepal’s human rights activists and civil society have been monitoring the elections since the Panchayat period.
‘INSEC holds an experience in organizing election awareness programs and monitoring the election since the election of 2048 BS. The election commission is in the verge of completing its work for the commencement of election on Baishakh 30, 2079 BS’- mentioned in the appeal.
The commission has completed the work of updating voter list and identity card with photos, the printing of ballot papers, finalization of polling stations, issuance of election code of conduct, and issuance of election observation guidelines.
For the past three decades, it has been working for the attainment of human rights and social justice through activities including documentation of human rights violations and atrocities, promotion of human rights education, human rights advocacy and debate.
Appeals
- For the assurance of the principle of proportionate participation in all bodies of the state enshrined under Article 38 of the constitution, 50% representation shall be ensured to the women.
- Participation of the Dalit shall be ensured based on the principle of proportionate participation at all the bodies of the state enshrined under Article 40 of the constitution of Nepal.
- To ensure the participation of socially backward women, Dalit, indigenous people, indigenous nationality, Madhesi, Tharu, minorities, persons with disabilities, marginalized communities, Muslim, gender and sexual minorities, youths, farmers, laborers, oppressed or citizens of backward regions and indigent Khas Arya enshrined under Article 42 of the constitution of Nepal as a right to social justice, they shall be given seats for candidacy in the local level election.
- While presenting the nomination letter, the political parties shall ensure inclusion of 50% women in the positions of chairperson and vice chairperson, chief and deputy chief and chief and deputy chief of the district coordination committee Pursuant to section 4(1) of the local level election act 2076.
- Considering the best interest of the children and respecting the recognition of the ‘Children’s Peace Zone’ and declaring their commitment not to involve the children in any election-related activities for their safety and protection,
- Not to nominate an individual who is involved in the activities of human rights violations, human trafficking, violence against women and children, corruption and caste-based untouchability and protects of promotes such acts.
- Following the provisions mentioned in section 20 of the Election (Offenses and Punishment) Act, 2073, candidates or elected representatives shall not deprive any person from participating in the election or disseminating election publicity or exercising the right to vote in accordance with the election law.
- Not to display or use any kind of weapons or explosives to threaten or intimidate people or discourage or tempt them financially for votes,
- Code of conduct of the election shall thoroughly be followed.