The Election Commission (EC) on February 14 held a discussion with 12 various political parties representing federal, provincial and local levels on the proposed election code of conduct, reports Republica. At the outset of the event, Chief Election Commissioner Dinesh Chandra Thapaliya urged the representatives of various political parties to give suggestions on the draft of the proposed election code of conduct prepared by the poll body in view of the midterm elections scheduled for April 30 and May 10. On the occasion, representatives from various political parties stressed the need for implementing the election code effectively, ensuring the transparency of electoral campaign funding and making the election observation and monitoring committee effective.