Kathmandu, March 3 -- Nepal's poll preparation has entered the last phase as candidates wrap up their campaigning on Monday, before observing a two-day silence period to allow voters to make up their minds before exercising their right to franchise.

The Election Commission had allowed candidates and parties to engage in full-fledged electioneering for 15 days, starting February 16. As per the constitutional poll management body, campaigning and soliciting of votes are prohibited during the silence period that begins on Monday night.

"No election-related activity that includes political advertisements, social media campaigning, and the dissemination of any messages requesting a vote is allowed during the 48-hour period," said Kul Bahadur...