The Election Commission has sought clarification from political parties, candidates, government and non-government organizations, media outlets, and journalists who have been reported for violating the election code of conduct.
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The Election Commission has sought clarification from 66 parties and candidates for violating the election code of conduct. The Commission has sought clarification from the concerned parties and candidates based on 66 complaints filed with the Central Code of Conduct Monitoring Committee regarding violations of the code of conduct.
The Commission has stated that it has received responses to 32 of them.
The Commission has sought clarification from political parties, candidates, government and non-government organizations, media outlets and journalists who have filed complaints alleging violation of the election code of conduct. The Commission's Legal Officer Mohan Raj Joshi informed that a letter has been sent to registered media outlets and journalists affiliated with them through the Press Council Nepal for clarification and other action.
Complaints against violation of the election code of conduct are being received at the district level as well and necessary action is being taken. The Commission is taking necessary steps to investigate and take action on the complaints received to ensure effective compliance with the election code of conduct and minimize the incidence of violations. Legal Officer Joshi said that the 32 responses received are being studied. He said that the Central Code of Conduct Monitoring Committee, District Code of Conduct Monitoring Committee, District Code of Conduct Approval Officer and the concerned election office are active for the effective implementation of the code of conduct.
In order to make the monitoring of the code of conduct at the district level effective and ensure its implementation, the Assistant Chief District Officers of all 77 districts have been designated as Code of Conduct Monitoring Officers to monitor non-financial matters and the Chief Fund Controller/Fund Controllers to monitor financial matters, as per Section 32 of the Election Code of Conduct, 2082. Legal Officer Joshi said that the work of informing stakeholders about the code of conduct and making them commit to following the code of conduct in all districts in a short time is being effectively done. Regarding the complaints received at the district level, the district has sought clarifications and taken action against those found guilty.
