Kathmandu. The Election Commission (EC) has sought clarification from five candidates of the House of Representatives election for violating the election code of conduct. On the basis of various complaints, the EC has sought clarification from the concerned candidates explaining the reasons.

The candidates seeking clarification are Balendra Shah (Balen) from Jhapa constituency-5, Harka Sampang from Sunsari-1, Kamal Bhusal (Nicholas) from Rupandehi-2 and Mahesh Basnet from Bhaktapur-2. Likewise, the EC has also sought clarification from Januka Pathak, who is contesting from Bhaktapur-2.

The EC has sought clarification on the basis of a complaint filed against Prime Minister (PM) KP Sharma Oli for violating the election code of conduct.

Rupandehi-2 candidate Nicholas Bhusal has been accused of promoting the iconic shoes associated with the ‘Gen-G movement’ as his election symbol. The Commission has also sought clarification on this issue.

A complaint has been lodged against Harka Sampang, the candidate of Sunsari-1, for using children in the election campaign and making them wear T-shirts in violation of the election code of conduct.

Likewise, the EC has sought clarification from Bhaktapur-2 candidate Mahesh Basnet for using objectionable words against Balen. Januka Pathak (Shobha), a candidate from the same constituency, has been asked to show cause for making hate speech against the candidate.

Meanwhile, the Election Commission has also sought clarification from the Health Volunteer Association. The association has been asked to respond on the charge of organizing the convention after the code of conduct was implemented without taking permission.