KATHMANDU, Dec 30: The Election Commission (EC) has determined the maximum amount that a candidate can spend for the House of Representatives (HoR) election scheduled for March 5, 2026.
As determined by the EC, the spending limit is different for remote districts, and others with better access to services and connectivity networks.
According to the EC, the candidates from constituencies 1, 3, 6, 7 and 8 can spend upto Rs 2.5 million.
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Likewise, Rs 2.7 million of spending limit is set for the candidates from 17 constituencies.
The candidates from 65 other constituencies can spend a maximum of Rs 2.9 million, it is said.
EC Spokesperson Narayan Prasad Bhattarai said that the candidates from 52 election constituencies can spend upto Rs 3.1 million and Rs 3.3 million by the candidates of 26 election constituencies.
The EC has also asked the candidates to open a separate bank account in a bank and financial institution for the purpose of the HoR election and a responsible person should be named for the spending authority during the election.
After the completion of the poll, the candidates should submit the election cost to the EC within 35 days of the poll as per the HoR Member Election Act.
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