Political Parties Do's and Don'ts During the Election Period
All of you will know that with the announcement of the election by the Election Commission , the Model Election Code of Conduct comes into force in that area, and it remains in force until Election does not end. Several types of guidelines on political parties, candidates and the public to maintain the accuracy of the elections to be held during the election period by the Election Commission. ( Guidelines ) are issued. It is mandatory for all political parties and candidates to follow these guidelines. Violation of these can be punished under the Indian Penal Code and the Representation of the People Act, 1951, because the guidelines in the Model Code of Conduct are not followed. There is no provision for punishment for doing so. The Model Election Code of Conduct is issued by the Election Commission under its executive powers, most of its principles are not legally recognized. All the political parties themselves have expressed mutual consent to follow it and on the other hand ...