With election logistics dispatched to all 77 districts, the Election Commission reported receiving 254 complaints regarding code violations. Candidates Shakti Bahadur Basnet, Dr Kamal Bhusal and the Shram Sanskriti Party were each fined Rs 25,000. Authorities will close international borders 72 hours before polling and enforce a nationwide alcohol ban seven days prior. The commission also identified 612 cases of misleading digital content, including AI-generated deepfakes.
