EC urges executive officials not to engage in election publicity
Summary
The Election Commission urges local executive officials to refrain from political campaigning and emphasizes adherence to election code of conduct. Political parties are also warned against using physical election symbols, following a complaint from RPP about RSP's use of the 'Bell' symbol.
Key Points
- The Election Commission has urged local executive officials not to engage in political and election campaigning.
- People’s representatives at the local level have been reminded to remain neutral and respect their positions.
- The EC has directed district election code monitoring committees and election officers to effectively enforce the election code of conduct.
- Political parties are instructed not to use election symbols in physical forms, following complaints of disturbance and sound pollution.
