Nepal, Feb. 10 -- With the election to the House of Representatives just around the corner, the Election Commission (EC) has set clear spending limits for candidates to keep campaigns fair and transparent.

The EC has divided the 165 constituencies for direct elections into five categories based on geography, accessibility, facilities, and service networks. Candidates are allowed to spend only within the limits set for their respective areas.

According to EC Assistant Spokesperson Kul Bahadur GC, the maximum campaign spending for candidates ranges from Rs 2.5 million to Rs 3.3 million, depending on the constituency. Urban constituencies in Kathmandu, such as 1, 3, 6, 7, and 8, fall in the category with the lowest ceiling of Rs 2.5 millio...