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Nepal Nepal

ME037

Criteria for allocating free broadcast time
Question:What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to political parties?
Answer(s): i. Not applicable
Comments: There is no allocation of free broadcast time or free printed advertisement space to political parties.
Source:
Verified: 2018/04/06
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ME059

Television debates
Question:Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
Answer(s): b. Yes, in legislative elections
Comments:
Source: Official Website of the Television Journalist Association of Nepal: http://www.tvjnepal.com/about%20us.php (2012)
Verified: 2018/04/06
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ME062

Blackout period for release of opinion poll results.
Question:What is the blackout period, if any, during which results of pre-election opinion polls may not be released to the public?
Answer: g. No information available
Comments: no opinion polls are allowed before polling from the moment the election is called.
Source: Election code of conduct 2072 section 4 (Ta) P http://www.election.gov.np/ecn/uploads/userfiles/ElectionCodeofConduct5thCompile.pdf
Verified: 2018/04/06
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ME080


Question:Is there a maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
Answer: b. No
Comments: There are only general rules, allowing the Electoral Commission to specify ceilings for election expenses.
Source: The Election Commission Act 2017, Section 24 Article http://www.election.gov.np/ecn/uploads/userfiles/electioncommisionact2073.pdf
Verified: 2018/04/06
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