Sankhuwasabha, Nov. 18 -- Major political parties are found violating the election code of conduct enforced for the by-election of two local bodies in Sankhuwasabha district.

Government employees, elected representatives and party activists have been using government vehicles during their campaigning runs.

Stakeholders have complained that the local administration and the office of the chief election officer have failed to act against the violators.

"We have informed the office of the chief election officer regarding the violation of election code of conduct, but the office has not taken any concrete step to enforce the code of conduct effectively. Government vehicles are being used in the publicity campaigns of political parties," com...