Kathmandu, 19 November: The Election Commission (EC) has directed to take action against those obstructing the voting process. Speaking at a press conference organized by the Commission on Saturday, Chief Election Commissioner Dinesh Kumar Thapaliya said that necessary instructions have been issued to take action as per the law against those who try to control the ballot box by showing fear affecting the fairness of the election. "Ensuring freedom and fairness of the elections are not questioned from anywhere. If the polling officers and staff engaged in the polling work on the day of polling will not be allowed to perform their duties, if tried to capture the polling stations by force or by showing fear, they will have to face security action," he said. Necessary instructions have been given to the security personnel and observers, he said.