Authorities Tighten Grip on Misuse of Government Vehicles Amidst Election Campaigning in Kanchanpur

Kanchanpur. As the campaigning for the upcoming House of Representatives election intensifies, relevant bodies have tightened scrutiny following complaints regarding the misuse of government vehicles in violation of the election code of conduct in the district.

Election Code of Conduct Monitoring Officer Mohan Chandra Joshi informed that monitoring has been intensified after receiving complaints that government vehicles were being used for political activities while the Election Code of Conduct, 2082, is already in effect.

He urged that four-wheeled and two-wheeled government vehicles used by representatives and employees should not be used for political programs, processions, rallies, demonstrations, or other public activities outside of regular office work.

"The use of government vehicles must strictly comply with the code of conduct," he stated, "If the code of conduct is not followed, legal action will be initiated according to the rules." He added that activities violating the code of conduct are under continuous surveillance.