EC seeks clarification from NC leader Koirala

KATHMANDU: The Election Commission has asked for clarification about election expenses from Nepali Congress leader Shashanka Koirala.

Though Koirala submitted details of the expenditure of Rs 2.17 million to the Commission, that he has been saying in public programmes, a member of the House of Representatives has been saying in public programme that he had spent Rs 60 million in the elections.

Hence, the poll body has asked Koirala to furnish clarification on the matter within a week.

During a programme of the Nepal Student Union held recently, student wing of the Nepali Congress, the leader said that he had spent Rs 60 million in the erstwhile elections.