Kathmandu – In the proposed electoral code of conduct prepared by the Election Commission for the upcoming House of Representatives election to be held on February 21, it is proposed that no candidate be allowed to use any vehicle without prior permission.
The Commission has stated that, apart from vehicles granted permission, no other vehicles will be allowed for election campaigning or the display of campaign materials. If any candidate uses an unauthorized vehicle, it will be seized, and legal action will be taken. The traffic police or other security personnel will be responsible for seizing such vehicles and informing the district code of conduct monitoring committee.
According to the proposed code of conduct, candidates may use a maximum of two electric or mechanically powered vehicles, such as two-wheeled, three-wheeled, or four-wheeled vehicles, in the area where the candidate is contesting, provided they have received permission from the election officer. In areas where vehicles cannot operate, four horses can be used.
Foreign-registered vehicles will not be allowed, and there will also be a ban on altering the appearance of vehicles for election purposes. The code of conduct specifies that no party or candidate is allowed to use permitted vehicles to transport voters, except for the disabled.
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