Follow these important guidelines to ensure a safe, fair, and successful election day.

DO's ✅

Before Voting

• Verify your polling station location in advance
• Bring valid identification (citizenship card or other government ID)
• Arrive early to avoid long queues
• Dress appropriately - avoid party colors or symbols
• Check voter lists at your polling station

While Voting

• Maintain queue discipline and respect others
• Follow polling officials' instructions
• Vote in complete privacy in the designated booth
• Use only the official stamp provided
• Keep your ballot secret
• Report any irregularities to officials

After Voting

• Leave the polling station promptly
• Encourage others to vote
• Maintain peace in your community

DON'Ts ❌

Prohibited Activities

• Don't carry mobile phones inside the voting booth
• Don't take photographs or videos in the polling station
• Don't wear party symbols, colors, or badges
• Don't campaign within 200 meters of polling stations
• Don't consume alcohol on election day (illegal nationwide)
• Don't accept bribes or inducements from any candidate
• Don't intimidate or influence other voters
• Don't disclose how you voted to anyone
• Don't damage or mark the ballot paper except with the stamp
• Don't bring children into the voting booth

Serious Violations

These acts can lead to arrest:

• Impersonating another voter
• Voting more than once
• Stealing or damaging ballot papers
• Disrupting the voting process
• Violence or threats at polling stations
• Tampering with ballot boxes

Alcohol Ban

Important: Sale and consumption of alcohol is prohibited across Nepal on election day and 24 hours before polling begins.

Campaigning Restrictions

Campaigning is prohibited:

• 48 hours before polling begins (silence period)
• Within 200 meters of any polling station on election day
• Using loudspeakers during restricted hours

What If You Witness Violations?

1. Inform polling officials immediately
2. Call the election helpline: 1619
3. Report to police if serious violation occurs
4. Stay calm and don't take law into your own hands

Photography Rules

• NO photography inside polling stations
• NO selfies with ballot papers
• Media photographers need special permission
• Violation can lead to confiscation of devices

Bring These

Essential items:

• ✓ Valid ID card
• ✓ Voter slip (if received)
• ✓ Patience and positive attitude

Leave These at Home

• ✗ Camera/smartphone (or keep it outside)
• ✗ Party merchandise
• ✗ Weapons of any kind
• ✗ Alcohol

Special Assistance

If you need help:

• Elderly voters: Can get priority in queue
• Disabled voters: Can bring one assistant
• Pregnant women: Given priority access

Remember

Your vote is secret and sacred. Exercise your democratic right responsibly and help make Election 2082 a success!

For more information: Visit election.gov.np or call 1619