Election Comission seeks clarifications over offensive expression on election officials

October 22, Kathmandu: The Election Commission (EC) has drawn attention on the offensive remarks of various political leaders and candidates regarding the commission and its office-bearers while addressing poll assemblies.

The constitutional election body has also issued directive to the leaders and candidates of the concerned political parties to furnish clarifications within 24 hours.

In regard to the expression made by the political leaders and candidates, the EC separately sent letters seeking clarifications from the concerned noting it was a violation of the code of conduct.

The EC has clarified that the code of conduct has already come into effect since last September 28.