Election Commission Taking Action on Code of Conduct Violation Complaints

Kathmandu. The Acting Chief Election Commissioner Ram Prasad Bhandari has stated that the necessary process for action on complaints regarding violations of the election code of conduct has been initiated.

Speaking to journalists after monitoring the ballot paper printing site, Janak Shiksha Samagri Kendra's press on Thursday, Acting Chief Election Commissioner Bhandari made this statement.

He mentioned that complaints regarding the violation of the code of conduct against some candidates have been filed with the commission and that the necessary investigation into the complaints is underway. He added that candidates are in the process of submitting clarifications, and the commission will make the necessary decision after studying the received complaints.

He said, 'We have strictly enforced the code of conduct. We are also monitoring whether it has been followed or not. Complaints have also been received against some candidates. We have also sought clarifications from them. Some have sent clarifications, and some are on their way. We will take the necessary decision based on the study after the clarifications are received. Election preparations are going on at a fast pace. I want to request the media to create impartial content rather than favoring one side or the other. The election will be held on the specified date and time.'

The printing of ballot papers for the direct election of the House of Representatives, scheduled for the upcoming 21st of Falgun, is ongoing. The commission informed that so far, 7.26 million ballot papers have been printed, and 5,825 boxes have been packed.

A total of 20.323 million ballot papers are required. Similarly, the printing work for the 20.830 million ballot papers required for the proportional representation electoral system is complete and kept ready for transportation.