KATHMANDU: A complaint has been lodged with the Election Commission (EC) stating that the Guthi Sansthan has removed the Head Lama of the Shree Bouddha and Melamchi Ghyang Guthi from their positions, contrary to the election code of conduct.

The EC Assistant Spokesperson, Kul Bahadur GC said that since a complaint has been registered alleging that the Guthi Sansthan acted against the election code of conduct, a necessary investigation and inquiry process regarding this matter will begin from today.

The EC had implemented the Election Code of Conduct, 2082 from midnight on January 18.

Clause 3 (h) of the code of conduct mentions that the code of conduct also applies to the offices and employees of government, semi-government and public institutions.

According to Harish Gole Tamang of the Head Lama’s secretariat, the Guthi Sansthan decided to remove Bhupatibajra Lama, Head of Shree Bouddha and Melamchi Ghyang Guthi, from his position on January 23.

The Guthi Sansthan had sought clarification from the Head Lama on January 18, the very day the election code of conduct came into force.

The assistant spokesperson GC stated that the EC has so far sought 15 clarifications after investigating complaints filed with it alleging of violation of the code of conduct from various political parties, candidates, public bodies, and institutions. #nepal #rss