English transcript of Public Service Announcement about the EU Election Observation Mission broadcast on around 40 radio stations throughout the country on the days leading up to the election Husband and wife are listening to the radio…conversation between the two…wife is trying to convince her husband… Woman: Yes…it’s true…they have come because they’ve been invited by the Nepali Government. Isn’t it necessary to observe the CA polls? Man: Mmmm...I don’t believe this…wife…!! Woman: Look at this husband…Why do you talk like this when you know nothing about it? Man: What then? Is it that easy to assess elections? Woman: Oh…look, husband. The international observers will observe elections according to international standards, won’t they? They will work in accordance with their own code of conduct. Man: But are they actually going to assess the elections? Woman: (Laughs) Well…of course they will do it by talking to political parties, candidates, voters, civil society and journalists. They will compare the election to international standards and Nepali law. Male: Are they coming to our villages as well? It could be interesting… Female: Why not? I’m sure they will. They will be visiting many polling stations both in the villages and towns as well. --- |