Nepal, Feb. 5 -- The Election Commission of Nepal has issued the "Election Campaign Bank Account Operation and Management Procedure, 2025," aiming to route all campaign spending by political parties and candidates during the general election entirely through the banking system.Political party merchandise

The Commission approved the procedure at its meeting on February 1. In a press release, it said the rule is based on Sections 24 and 50 of the Election Commission Act, 2017, Clause 16 of the Election Code of Conduct, 2025, a Commission decision dated January 21, and a directive issued by Nepal Rastra Bank on January 25.

According to the Commission, the central bank's Banking and Financial Institutions Regulation Department has instructe...