गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Politics ∕ EC seeks 24-hour clarification from Madhesh CM Yadav Politics EC seeks 24-hour clarification from Madhesh CM Yadav KathmanduPati April 23, 2023 File Photo KATHMANDU – In view of the ongoing by-election of the House of Representatives (HoR), the Election Commission (EC) has sought clarification from Madhesh Province Chief Minister, Saroj Kumar Yadav, for violation of the election code of conduct. The EC said that the Chief Minister’s visit to the Pacharauta municipality was against the election code of conduct when the House of Representatives (HoR) by-election was underway in the Bara electoral constituency-2. It is said the Chief Minister’s visit was not permitted by the EC and it is capable of adversely affecting the impartiality of the election In the 24-hour clarification, the Chief Minister was asked to challenge whether the vehicle he used during the visit had a white number plate and security arrangements for the visit were managed by the government level, whether his move was proper to his post and violated the election code of conduct and whether he deserved the action in accordance with the Election Commission Act, 2079 BS for the violation of Code of Conduct, according to EC under-secretary Kamal Gyawali. Write your comments RELATED NEWS Willpower needed for disaster management: DPM Lamichhane Chief Minister Adhikari seeking vote of confidence on May 5 Government has carried out bold and pro-people works: PM Dahal Election Commission submits by-election report to President Government effortful for boosting investment in IT sector : Minister… PM announces to institute innovation fund for IT sector expansion Top Headlines Nepal, India sign long-term agreement on electricity export, materializing MoU reached during PM’s visit1 NC, Maoist Centre discuss about NA election2 1.3 kilos of gold confiscated from TIA3 Govt. forms former-judge Poudel led probe commission to investigate Balkumari incident4 Dhakal recommended as SC chief registrar5 Manpower agency owner arrested for cheating more than Rs 1.9 million6 President expresses concern over ’emptying’ villages for lack of employment opportunities7 PM Dahal stresses on developing innovative agricultural system8 TRENDING Lockdown 2.0: What the Government should do this time around Forbes-listed billionaire Binod Chaudhary tests positive for coronavirus Tourism entrepreneurs get crash course in Chinese language Former PM Bhattarai felicitates Indian taekwondo head coach Jaigadi New IGP Kshetri sets new police force reforms into motion Preparations to ease lockdown in Kathmandu Valley M.S Dhoni announces his retirement through an instagram post. Nepali Baba passes away