10.1. Duration of Election Campaign

After the last date of filing nominations, usually two days are provided for the candidates to withdraw their nominations. From the last day of withdrawing the nominations to the polling day, a candidate is given around 14 days for campaigning in which the last 48 hours prior to the

polling the candidate is not allowed to hold rallies, road shows or any campaign which involves a gathering. The last 48 hours are called the Silence Period, during which no active campaigning by candidates or political parties is allowed, and television or any digital media cannot carry any election-related matter. Star campaigners and other political leaders are to refrain from addressing the media by way of press conferences and giving interviews on election matters