DAMAULI: Election Commissioner Ishwori Prasad Paudel on Friday said that support from all sides was essential to conduct the provincial and parliamentary polls slated for December 7 in a free and fair manner.

Speaking at an interaction organised by District Election Office,Tanahun, Paudel said support from all sides was a must to conduct polls in free and fair manner.

He asked the parties and candidates to abide by the election code of conduct. He also directed the security agencies to tighten security for the polls.