Dhanusha Authorities Remove Nearly 20,000 Illegal Campaign Materials Ahead of By-Election

Dhanusha. As the House of Representatives by-election scheduled for this coming Falgun 21 approaches, approximately 20,000 promotional materials posted in violation of the code of conduct have been removed. The District Administration Office, Dhanusha, stated that various candidates had haphazardly pasted leaflets, pamphlets, banners, and posters within the Janakpurdham metropolitan area.

According to the administration, materials posted in public places, on electricity poles, government buildings, and along roadsides in violation of the code of conduct were removed. To enforce the election code of conduct effectively, the administration had given candidates and political parties one day's notice on Thursday to remove the non-compliant promotional materials themselves. Since the materials were not removed within the stipulated time, the administration itself removed about 20,000 promotional materials on Friday, informed Chief District Officer Prem Prasad Luitel.

He stated that the action was taken because the haphazardly posted promotional materials in various locations of Janakpurdham were affecting the city's aesthetics and violating the election code of conduct, adding that legal action would be taken if such materials are posted again.

Here, materials violating the code of conduct are particularly pasted in the main market areas, intersections, public walls, and government structures. Chief District Officer Luitel urged adherence to the code of conduct while campaigning for one's party and candidate.

“Materials posted against the rules will be immediately removed. If ignored, the concerned candidate or party will face necessary action,” he said. “We will strictly implement the code of conduct to make the electoral environment clean, dignified, and organized. Everyone is urged to comply with this.”