Model Code of Conduct

April 25, 2024 1:51 PM

Election Commission takes cognizance of alleged MCC violations by PM Modi & Rahul Gandhi

The Election Commission of India has taken cognizance of alleged Model Code of Conduct violations by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Both BJP and INC had raised allegations of causing hatred and division based on religion, caste, community, or language. ECI has invoked section 77 of the Representation of the People Act and held party presidents responsible, as a first step, to reign in star campaigners. MCC allegations against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Ra...

March 18, 2024 10:15 AM

Election commission directs strict enforcement of Model Code of Conduct following Lok Sabha poll schedule announcement

In response to the announcement of Lok Sabha Elections and Assembly Elections in four States, the Election Commission has issued stringent directives for the effective enforcement of provisions outlined in the Model Code of Conduct. In a communiqué addressed to the Cabinet Secretary, Chief Secretaries of all States, and Chief Electoral Officers, the Commission underscored the imperative of promptly removing any form of wall-writing, posters, papers, or defacement on government property within 2...

March 17, 2024 9:28 AM

Model Code of Conduct kicks in as Election Commission announces poll dates

The Model Code of Conduct (MCC) has come into effect from Saturday after the Election Commission of India announced the dates for elections to the Lok Sabha and four state assemblies, with Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar asking all political parties and their leaders to strictly adhere to the poll code. As the tenure of the 17th Lok Sabha is scheduled to end on June 16, 2024, polls for its 543 seats must be held prior to it. The general election for 543 Lok Sabha seats will be held in ...