January 16: The Election Commission has registered 87 cases of allegations and complaints as of January 8 this year.

A news release from the Commission says of that 79 cases are related to political parties or candidature for National Assembly and eight to the National Council elections.

The cases range from allegations of coercion, bribery, false or objectionable statements, participation of apolitical bodies in political activities, and obstruction to participation in party meetings.

The Commission says till date, 42 cases have been closed. 45 other cases are under review.

The Commission says it shares the grave concern of the public about the manner in which partisan politics is taking shape and beginning to affect everyone in the country.

It says everyone must make concerted efforts to ensure that issues related to electoral corruption are nipped at the bud so that the nation continues to rise as a cohesive, prosperous society.