Dhanusha Chief District Officer Directs Strict Adherence to Election Code of Conduct for Upcoming By-election

Janakpurdham, 24 Magh: Dhanusha's Chief District Officer (CDO) Prem Prasad Luintel has directed all concerned parties to fully comply with the election code of conduct to ensure the upcoming House of Representatives by-election on Magh 21 is impartial and free from malpractice.

Addressing the Election Code of Conduct Monitoring Committee meeting organized today in Janakpurdham by the Office of the Chief Election Officer, Dhanusha, he informed that action will be taken against those who do not adhere to the election code of conduct as per the law.

During the meeting, attended by leaders of various political parties, candidates, office chiefs, and journalists from the district, CDO Luintel expressed confidence that the election would be impartial as a peaceful environment has been created for it. He stated that full security arrangements have been made to ensure the election remains peaceful and orderly.

Mentioning that Nepal Police, Armed Police Force, and the Nepali Army have been deployed for the election, CDO Luintel informed that complete security arrangements have been made for all polling centers. He added that if necessary, additional security forces can reach every polling center within five to seven minutes.

On the same occasion, Chief Election Officer Subash Babu Puri, head of the Office of the Chief Election Officer, noted that the entire election environment is ready and urged everyone to fully implement and enforce the election code of conduct to maintain a fair election and good governance. He specifically requested that no political party or candidate spread misinformation through social media.

Stating that the election code of conduct is being regularly monitored, Puri mentioned that action will be taken against those violating the code of conduct according to the law. Dhanusha has four constituencies for the House of Representatives. Under this, 645 polling centers and 322 polling stations have been designated in the district. There are 194 highly sensitive polling stations.

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