Violation of the election code of conduct is found increasing in the district with the House of Representatives and State Assembly elections drawing closer. The elections are taking place in Baitadi district in the first phase on November 26.
Although the political parties in the district have publicly vowed not to breach the code, they have not been keeping to their word. Instead, they are found blatantly violating the code while canvassing.
The parties are found flouting the code of conduct in the use of the election publicity materials like posters and pamphlets, party flags and others.
More, the parties' election campaigns are becoming extravagant. The election publicity materials have been pasted at public places.
The district headquarters, Patan and Gothalapani Bazaar, the Shahilek Bazaar, Satbanjh Bazaar, Dehimandu, Khodpe Bazaar, Khochlek Bazaar are all decorated with party flags and election publicity materials.
Although the schools have been declared as the zone of peace, the parties have been holding their election campaign assemblies on school premises. Even the school children are used in the political rallies during their election campaigns.
Still in many places, government employees, teachers and journalists are also found canvassing for the parties. The parties have also been blaring their election songs and shouting slogans using megaphones contributing to the noise pollution.
