DHANUSHA: As the election campaign for the House of Representatives to be held on March 5 is accelerating the local administration has removed about 20,000 publicity materials that were installed in violation of the election code of conduct.

The Dhanusha District Administration Office has removed leaflets, pamphlets, banners and posters that were pasted haphazardly by various candidates within the Janakpurdham municipal area.

According to the administration, the materials pasted in violation of the code of conduct have been removed from public places, electricity poles, government buildings and roadsides. The administration had given candidates and political parties a day’s time on Thursday to remove the materials that violate the rules.

However, when the materials were not removed within the specified time, the administration took the initiative to remove them.

Dhanusha Chief District Officer Prem Prasad Luitel said that the publicity materials pasted haphazardly at various places in Janakpurdham violated the election code of conduct, and hence removed as a measure of action. Legal action will be taken if such materials are pasted again.

The administration has reiterated its call to parties and candidates to follow the election code of conduct while campaigning.