UN Resident Coordinator to Nepal Jamie McGoldrick on behalf of the international Community in Nepal said international community is encouraged by the resolve, but also the restraint shown so far by the police, security forces and the Home Ministry, in providing election security with professionalism in the face of provocation during this sensitive period.[break]
"Especially we commend the role of thousands of candidates who are conducting their election campaigns abiding by the Election Code of Conduct. Many politicians and their supporters are campaigning peacefully and lawfully despite unacceptable threats and disruptions," said McGoldrick in a statement.
McGoldrick said international community supports the men and women of Nepal in their right to express their views in peace, either as candidates or voters. "Everyone should respect the democratic right to take part in a peaceful, open and inclusive election," he has further said in the statement.
While denouncing the threat, violence and Bandas carried out by some forces against the election, international community in Nepal also urged concerned parties to respect universal principle of free election and the rights of others. "Bandhs or strikes, when enforced by violence or the threat of violence, are a violation of the political rights of citizens and against the laws of Nepal. Preventing peaceful campaigning by others is also unlawful," added the statement.
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