Kathmandu, Feb. 9 -- The Nepali Congress has ramped up poll preparations by endorsing an election mobilisation directive while other major political parties say the Election Commission's code itself is sufficient. Yet others suggest they will introduce similar internal guidelines for the March 5 vote.

A virtual meeting of the Congress Central Working Committee on Sunday approved the election mobilisation directive, which instructs leaders and members to work from their assigned areas.

Clause 21 of the directive calls for a campaign commitment titled "My 21 days for the March 5 general election", under which party members are expected to be actively engaged in canvassing for votes from February 13 to March 5, under the principle, 'Serve ...