The Election Commission of Nepal has intensified its efforts to control violations of the election code of conduct. The Commission has enforced the Election Code of Conduct, 2082 to ensure that the House of Representatives election scheduled for march 5 is conducted in a clean, fair, transparent, and credible manner.
The Commission has repeatedly urged all concerned stakeholders to strictly comply with the code of conduct. Based on complaints and information received by the Central Code of Conduct Monitoring Committee, explanations have so far been sought from 21 entities, including political parties, candidates, and institutions.
According to the Commission, responses have been received from only five entities, while follow-ups are ongoing for the remaining explanations.
Monitoring Misinformation and Public Reporting Mechanism
The Commission said it is monitoring individuals who spread false, misleading, or hateful expressions in violation of the code of conduct and is working, in coordination with regulatory bodies, to bring individuals or institutions involved in unlawful activities under legal action.
The Commission also stated that the Information Integrity Promotion Unit, operating under the Election Information Dissemination and Coordination Center established within the Commission, is fully active.
Commission spokesperson Narayan Prasad Bhattarai said the unit has identified 302 harmful pieces of information, which have been forwarded to the relevant authorities for action in accordance with the Election Code of Conduct, 2082, the Electronic Transactions Act, 2063 , and the Press Council Act, 2048 .
The Commission clarified that any activity undermining the dignity and integrity of the election process can be reported through written, verbal, or electronic means to the Commission, the Office of the Chief Election Officer, the Office of the Election Officer, provincial or district election offices, or district code of conduct monitoring officers.
