Key Points
On March 16, hours after the announcement of the Lok Sabha polls, the Election Commission directed the central and state governments to remove unauthorised political advertisements from public spaces..
This would suggest the narrow window and urgency that election managers had, that other stakeholders may fail to appreciate.. Fast Action..
Besides spelling out the desired conduct for parties and candidates, and seeking to stop hate speeches, caste or religious appeals, criticism of private life, the code stipulates conduct for meetings, processions, and polling days..
The EC has come up with cVigil or citizen vigilance mobile application that supports recording, reporting and resolving complaints of model code violations and about distribution of freebies, cash, liquor, etc..
Earlier this month, after studying the pattern of past MCC violations, the Commission warned political parties against such surrogate means...
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