Model Code of Conduct

March 16, 2026 3:20 PM

ECI enforces Model Code of Conduct, orders major bureaucratic reshuffle ahead of assembly polls in five states

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed strict implementation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) following the announcement of Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and the Union Territory of Puducherry. The Commission has also ordered a major bureaucratic reshuffle in West Bengal, replacing key police and administrative officials in a move aimed at ensuring free and fair elections. The election schedule was announced by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Ku...

October 9, 2025 1:26 PM

ECI Issues AI Guidelines for Bihar Election

With the announcement of the General Election to the Bihar Legislative Assembly and bye-elections in eight constituencies on October 6 , the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) has come into effect. The MCC, a key part of the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) , governs the conduct of political parties and candidates during elections, including their online activities. As part of this framework, the ECI has introduced specific guidelines on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in election campai...

October 8, 2025 1:15 PM

Election Commission issues directions for strict enforcement of Model Code of Conduct in Bihar

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday ordered the immediate enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) across Bihar, two days after announcing the schedule for the state assembly elections. The Commission has emphasized strict compliance with regulations governing election conduct, including the removal of defacement from government, public, and private property, and prohibiting the misuse of official vehicles, government accommodation, or other facilities by political parties...

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...

September 16, 2024 4:46 PM

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...

September 16, 2024 4:45 PM

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 ...