24 Candidates Respond to Election Commission's Queries on Code of Conduct Violations

Kathmandu. Twenty-four candidates have submitted their responses to the Election Commission (EC) regarding allegations of violating the code of conduct. The commission had sought clarification from 34 candidates, meaning 10 candidates have yet to respond.

EC spokesperson Narayan Prasad Bhattarai informed that out of the total 34 political parties and associated candidates from whom clarification was sought, 24 have responded, while others have not.

The commission is proceeding with the necessary investigation and action process for complaints received to ensure effective adherence to the code of conduct and minimize violations.

For the effective implementation of the code of conduct, the Central Code of Conduct Monitoring Committee, District Code of Conduct Monitoring Committees, District Code of Conduct Monitoring Officers, and relevant election offices are actively engaged.

To make the monitoring of the code of conduct effective at the district level and ensure its implementation, the responsibility has been assigned to the Assistant Chief District Officers in all 77 districts as per Section 32 of the Election Code of Conduct, 2082. Assistant Chief District Officers have the authority to handle matters other than financial ones.

In the districts, the Chief Treasury Controller and the Treasury Controller have been designated as Code of Conduct Monitoring Officers to monitor financial matters. The commission stated that the work of informing stakeholders about the code of conduct and securing their commitment to adhere to it across all districts is being carried out effectively in a short time.

The commission has stated that necessary action has been taken regarding the complaints received concerning violations of the code of conduct at the district level.