70 days to go for voting: EC issues draft code of conduct

Kathmandu, Dec 25: The Election Commission has issued a draft of the election code of conduct-2082, seeking feedback. The draft code of conduct is prepared for the upcoming March 5 election to the House of Representatives (HoR). 

The code of conduct drafted as per Section 22 of Election Commission Act, 2073 has aimed at making the election free, fair and economical.

There are 10 chapters and five schedules in the document. Once the code comes into effective, the earlier code of 2079 would be terminated.

Those violating the code of conduct are warned of getting their names public. The political parties participating in the election are required to make public the election manifestos. (RSS)