69 days remaining for HoR election: Who does code of conduct apply?

Summary

The proposed election code of conduct in Nepal applies to government ministers, provincial officials, political parties, security personnel, media, educational institutions, financial institutions, and other related stakeholders to ensure free and fair polls on March 5.

Key Points
  • The election code of conduct applies to Nepal's federal, provincial, and local government ministers and officials.
  • It also covers constitutional bodies, security agencies, political parties, candidates, and their representatives.
  • The code includes media houses, educational institutions, voters, development partners, and projects under government or semi-government bodies.
  • Private sector banks, cooperatives, commercial sectors, and other designated bodies or individuals fall under the code's application.
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