Model Code of Conduct

Maharashtra Polls: Cash Seized, 3 FIRs Filed in Nalasopara Raid

19 Nov 2024

In the wake of a "cash for votes" controversy ahead of the assembly elections in Maharashtra's Palghar district, police raided a hotel in the Nalasopara assembly constituency on Tuesday. During the operation, cash and diaries were seized, and multiple FIRs were registered. The Election Commission's flying squad participated in the...

EC Orders BJP Jharkhand to Remove Communal Post

17 Nov 2024

The Jharkhand BJP has been asked to take down a social media post the Election Commission says violates the Model Code of Conduct. The party has also been asked to explain "the alleged violation of provisions of MCC (Model Code of Conduct) on account of their referred social media posts."...

CEC Condemns Derogatory Remarks Against Women in Election Campaign, Directs Stern Action

08 Nov 2024

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar on Friday voiced a strong condemnation of offensive remarks directed at women leaders. Sources from the Chief Electoral Office of Maharashtra that Kumar called for “timely and stern action” against any derogatory statements made by candidates, emphasizing the importance of preserving the dignity and...

J&K Election Office Suspends 23 Officials for Violating MCC Guidelines, Rs 130 Cr Seized

29 Sep 2024

The Jammu and Kashmir Election Office has suspended 23 government officials and disengaged six contractual or ad-hoc employees for participating in election campaigns and political activities, violating the Model Code of Conduct (MCC). In addition, 20 employees have been transferred to other tehsils or districts following complaints of partisan behaviour....

Why PM Modi’s Meditation Plan Isn’t Facing ECI’s Censure–Explained

01 Jun 2024

After concluding his Lok Sabha campaign, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has recently visited Kanyakumari on Thursday, where he began a 45-hour meditation session at Vivekananda Rock Memorial. As a result, opposition parties like Congress and TMC have raised a question on Bhartiya Janata party over this visit. Later on, Wednesday,...

ECI Censures Ex-Judge, BJP Nominee Abhijit Gangopadhyay For Mamata Banerjee Remarks

21 May 2024

The Election Commission of India on Tuesday censured former Calcutta high court judge and BJP's candidate Abhijit Gangopadhyay over personal attacks on West Bengal Chief minister Mamta Bannerjee. Thus, violating the model code of Conduct. Further, the poll body also debarred BJP's Tamluk candidate from campaigning for 24 hours starting...

ECI Makes Biggest Haul of Seizing Inducements of Rs. 4,650 Crore

15 Apr 2024

With the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 just around the corner, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has made the seizure of Rs.4,650 crore. Making Election Commission on the track to record a biggest overhaul of the inducements in the 75-year history of the general elections in the country on Friday. This marks...

Case registered against owner, managers of Cinema halls for violation of MCC: Punjab CEO

09 Apr 2024

The Punjab Police have taken strict action for the violation of the Model Code of Conduct, registering a case against the owner and managers of Prime Cinema and the in-charge of Qube Cinema based on the recommendations of the MCMC Committee Patiala. Chief Electoral Officer Sibin C provided further details,...

ECI Rebukes BJP’s Dilip Ghosh, Congress’ Supriya Shrinate for Derogatory Remarks Against Women

01 Apr 2024

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has reprimanded BJP leader Dilip Ghosh and Congress leader Supriya Shrinate for making disrespectful comments that undermine the dignity of women. The Commission emphasized its stance on the electoral process as a promoter of women's status and asserted its commitment to preventing any degradation...

Odisha Electoral Chief Nikunja Bihari Dhal Assesses Poll Preparations

17 Mar 2024

Following the announcement of the Lok Sabha Elections schedule by the Election Commission of India, Odisha's Chief Electoral Officer Nikunja Bihari Dhal stated that while an evaluation of sensitive and vulnerable polling stations has been completed, the ultimate assessment will occur only after the candidates are confirmed. As per the...

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