House of Representatives election: 87 clarifications, 57 replies received in complaints of violation of election code of conduct

Kathmandu. The Central Code of Conduct Monitoring Committee has so far sought clarification from the political parties and candidates on 87 complaints received so far.

So far, 81 persons have been asked to furlough clarification in writing while six have been asked to furnish clarification again, said NHRC’s legal officer Mohan Raj Joshi.

It has also sought clarification from the political parties, candidates, government and non-government organisations, media and journalists for violating the election code of conduct.

However, the Press Council Nepal has sent a letter to the registered media houses and the journalists associated with them for clarification and action.

The press council has also sought clarification from Setopati Online, which publishes news that the party and candidates are being elected by conducting opinion polls in the name of election analysis.

Complaints against the violation of election code of conduct have been received at the district level and necessary action is being taken. The EC has forwarded the process of necessary investigation into the complaints received so as to minimize the incidents of violation by effectively abiding by the election code of conduct.

The commission said it is studying 54 responses received. He said the Central Code of Conduct Monitoring Committee, District Code of Conduct Monitoring Committee, District Code of Conduct Monitoring Officer and the concerned election office were working for the effective implementation of the code of conduct.

As per Clause 32 of the Election Code of Conduct, 2082, Assistant Chief District Officers of all 77 districts have been designated as the Assistant Chief District Officers to monitor matters other than financial matters and the Chief Fund Controller has been assigned as the Code of Conduct Monitoring Officer for monitoring financial matters.

According to the NHRC, the activities of informing the stakeholders about the code of conduct and making commitment to follow the code of conduct are taking place in all the districts in a short span of time.

It is also stated that the process of legal action has been initiated against those found guilty by seeking clarification from the district itself regarding the complaints received at the district level.