Lok Sabha elections 2024 in pictures | Model Code of Conduct in practice
The Hindu
Lok Sabha Election In Pictures | A glimpse at the Model Code of Conduct being implemented
Amid the political twists and turns ahead of the General Election, which is set to commence from April 19, authorities are busy enforcing the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) that came into effect immediately after the announcement of election dates.
The MCC is a set of guidelines published by the Election Commission of India for political parties and candidates to set standards of conduct during the election campaign and polling. With the aim of keeping a check on the general conduct of political parties and their respective candidates ahead of elections, the MCC specifies rules for campaigning, public meetings, processions, the content included in manifestos. Besides, it also issues separate instructions to be followed on polling day, at the polling booth. The ‘Party in power’ is also asked to “ensure that no cause is given for any complaint that it has used its official position for the purposes of its election campaign.”
Whereas constant monitoring is underway, on ground immediate action is being taken against advertisements and promotional materials, as flying squads of police carry out inspections.
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