Kathmandu, Feb. 1 -- The Election Commission has requested the general public to report violations of the election code of conduct with supporting evidence.

The constitutional election management body made the appeal as political parties and their candidates began electioneering, reaching voters' doorsteps ahead of the March 5 election. The commission has asked the candidates to refrain from campaigning except for holding meetings with voters and collecting feedback and suggestions until February 19.

"We, in consent from the contesting parties, have committed to the effective implementation of the code of conduct," said Narayan Prasad Bhattarai, spokesperson for the commission. "While the commission and its subordinate offices are condu...