Election Commission Mandates Staff Adherence to Code of Conduct During Polls

Kathmandu. The Election Commission has stated that employees deployed in elections must adhere to the conduct stipulated in the Election Code of Conduct, 2082, in addition to the laws governing their respective service groups.The Commission has issued the Election Code of Conduct, 2082, which includes provisions such as prohibiting any employee from campaigning for or against a candidate or political party. The Code of Conduct mandates that employees and security personnel involved in the election must carry out their official duties factually and impartially. Furthermore, it states that government, provincial, or local level employees, or individuals holding public office, should...