Election Commissions seeks clarification from principal Tiwari

KATHMANDU: The Election Commission has sought clarification from Chhabilal Tiwari, principal of Bal Primary School in Parbat district, regarding the violation of the election code of conduct.

The Commission demanded 24-hour clarification from Tiwari alleging him of publicizing for and against the political parties as well as candidates vying the upcoming House of Representatives and State Assembly election.

Both elections are slated on Nov 20 this year.

The EC said Tiwari lobbied for votes for the candidates and political parties vying the upcoming twin elections by posting and sharing the content in his Facebook page against the election code of conduct.