Nepal, Nov. 14 -- Election Commission (EC) has proposed requiring political parties and elected representatives to publicly disclose annual progress made on their election manifesto commitments.

The provision has been included in the draft of the updated election code of conduct. According to the draft, political parties and candidates must conduct election campaigns strictly on the basis of the manifesto they publish.

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Under the proposal, political parties would be required to submit their manifesto to the Election Commission, while individual candidates would need to file theirs with the relevant election office.

Clause 37(3) of the draft co...