Oral Complaints Rise in Kanchanpur Amid Intensifying Election Campaigning, Written Reports Remain Low

Kanchanpur. As the campaigning for the upcoming House of Representatives election intensifies, oral complaints regarding violations of the election code of conduct are increasing in Kanchanpur. However, only a minimal number of written complaints have been registered.

The Election Code of Conduct Monitoring Committee has been immediately resolving the orally reported violations of the code of conduct. According to the Code of Conduct Monitoring Officer and Assistant Chief District Officer Mohan Chandra Joshi, only three written complaints have been registered so far.

“We are prioritizing and immediately resolving the grievances received orally,” he said, adding, “The police are being directed to remove promotional materials posted in violation of the code of conduct and to control publicity materials placed on public property.” According to him, the necessary investigation process has been initiated for the complaints registered in writing.

It has been reported that clarification is being sought from the concerned candidates or parties, evidence is being collected, and recommendations for action are being made where necessary. Assistant Chief District Officer Joshi informed that no complaints regarding serious violations of the code of conduct have been received to date.

Various political parties and independent candidates in the district have intensified their election campaigns through door-to-door visits, corner meetings, motorcycle rallies, and community gatherings. Complaints regarding unauthorized posters and banners posted in public places and noise pollution during campaigning have been frequent. However, the monitoring committee stated that only a limited number of written complaints have been filed on such matters.

With the expansion of the election campaign, the use of promotional materials has increased from market areas to rural settlements. Complaints have been received in several places regarding the use of loudspeakers outside the designated hours, banners posted in public spaces, and shortcomings in managing processions. The monitoring team has stated that they are assessing the compliance with the code of conduct by visiting various locations daily.

The committee has urged all political parties, candidates, and supporters to strictly adhere to the code of conduct to ensure the election is conducted in a clean, fair, and dignified manner. The administration and security agencies are on high alert to ensure peaceful voting in the district.