The commission said in a press conference that the code of conduct will be implemented from midnight today. Commission spokesperson Shaligram Sharma Poudel said that the code of conduct will be implemented from tonight and called for full compliance. Sharma also said that the commission would closely monitor the compliance of the code of conduct.

According to Sharma, the code of conduct sets limits on election campaigning. Accordingly, political parties or candidates will not be allowed to wear jackets, shirts, vests, t-shirts, hats or caps with election symbols on it.

Campaigning will not be available at night. It is mentioned in the code of conduct issued by the commission that the election program can be conducted only from 8 am to 7 pm.

Political party and its fraternal organizations can hold a rally, public meeting, corner meeting or meeting in a public place only with the permission of the local administration.

The code of conduct states that political parties or candidates are not allowed to produce and use of jackets, hats, scarves, t-shirts, shirts, masks or lockets with election symbols on it.

The code of conduct also stipulates that the candidate should make election related expenses through banks or financial institutions and the candidate should nominate an authorized personnel to be responsible for the election related expenses.

The date of registration of candidates for the election has been fixed at 23 April, while the final list of candidates is scheduled to be made public by 28 April, giving time for claims, protests and withdrawal. The commission has stated that the candidates will be able to campaign till May 11.