Kathmandu, Feb 16: The Election Commission (EC) has reported that its Central Election Code of Conduct Monitoring Committee received 66 complaints related to violations of the election code of conduct so far. It has sought clarifications from the concerned political parties, organisations, media outlets and individuals. Of these, 32 responses have already been received.
According to EC Legal Officer Mohan Raj Joshi, clarifications were demanded from political parties, election candidates, government and non-government organisations, as well as media houses and journalists. In the case of registered media outlets and journalists, the EC sought responses through the Press Council Nepal.
The complaints of code of conduct violations have also been registered at the district level. These cases are currently under investigation and are being processed for necessary action.
To ensure effective monitoring and enforcement of the code of conduct, assistant chief district officers in all 77 districts have been assigned to oversee non-financial matters.
Financial aspects are being monitored by the chief district treasury controllers and treasury controllers, in accordance with Clause 32 of the Election Code of Conduct.
Joshi added that stakeholders at the district level have expressed their commitment to ensuring the effective implementation of the election code of conduct.
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