KATHMANDU, April 25 -- The silent period for the by-elections for the members of House of Representatives in Ilam Constituency-2 and for Provincial Assembly in Bajhang Provincial Assembly Constituency- 1 has begun from today, which will be held on April 27.

The Election Commission has imposed a silence period until 48 hours before the voting day, which means since midnight on April 24. The period will end only after completion of vote counting.

Along with the commencement of the silence period, the Election Commission (EC) has also imposed a ban on campaigning for the upcoming by-elections in Ilam District's Constituency-2 and in Bajhang Constituency-1(a).

"For the upcoming by-elections in Ilam District's Constituency-2 for the House o...