KATHMANDU: Nepal's Election Commission on Wednesday said former king Gyanendra Shah and his family cannot distribute relief material to the victims of the recent floods in the western part of the country as it may influence voting in the November 19 general election.
Gyanendra has been distributing relief material through Himani Trust, an NGO named after his daughter-in-law, even after the election code of conduct came into effect on Monday. The former king, who lives as a common citizen since Nepal became a republic in 2008, is currently in western Nepal distributing cash and food to those who have been displaced by the floods.
Wednesday's decision comes at a time when Gyanendra has been accused of trying to revive the monarchy after an ultra left party bent on foiling elections said they could ally with the former king to protect national interests.
Source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/south-asia/Nepals-former-king-cannot-distribute-flood-relief-EC/articleshow/21323508.cms
Gyanendra has been distributing relief material through Himani Trust, an NGO named after his daughter-in-law, even after the election code of conduct came into effect on Monday. The former king, who lives as a common citizen since Nepal became a republic in 2008, is currently in western Nepal distributing cash and food to those who have been displaced by the floods.
Wednesday's decision comes at a time when Gyanendra has been accused of trying to revive the monarchy after an ultra left party bent on foiling elections said they could ally with the former king to protect national interests.
Source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/south-asia/Nepals-former-king-cannot-distribute-flood-relief-EC/articleshow/21323508.cms
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