Chief Election Commissioner Ayodhi Prasad Yadav has directed the Chief District Officers (CDOs) to strictly monitor the violation of election code of conduct by government ministers.

Addressing a training programme in Dhulikhel on Monday, Yadav said the huge size of the Cabinet makes it more likely for ministers to violate the election code.

"Cabinet size is big. Ministers may contest and visit their election constituencies," Yadav said. "CDOs' should work as the CDO of people and monitor the election code violation," he added.

Speaking to media persons after the programme, Yadav claimed the recent Cabinet expansion does not breach election code and conduct. "Nepal has seen unstable and frequent changes in government. The recent Cabinet expansion will have no effect in the fairness of the election," Yadav said.

Yadav said the Cabinet expansion was a political issue and Election Commission does not want to get involved into it.