Opposition red over plans to print poll symbols in green

Observers say parties should focus on manifestos rather than squabble over ballot colour.

The Election Commission’s decision to use green election symbols on the ballot papers for the local elections slated for May 13 has made KP Sharma Oli, chair of the main opposition CPN-UML, see red. Taking umbrage at the Election Commission’s decision, Oli recently lashed out at the governing Nepali Congress, whose election symbol is the tree, which is green.