The Election Commission stated that prima facie the video seems to be in violation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC). Accordingly, the poll body has sought an explanation from the state unit of the BJP.
The Election Commission has issued notices to Mallikarjun Kharge and JP Nadda regarding complaints filed by Congress and BJP over speeches made during the ongoing Maharashtra and Jharkhand assembly elections.
The voting for the 288-Maharashtra Assembly is scheduled to be held on November 20. Accordingly, the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) is in force in the state and the police have hightened vigilance in all the districts.
The Model Code of Conduct (MCC) is a set of guidelines issued by the Election Commission to ensure free and fair polling. The MCC aims to prevent unfair practices, maintain a level playing field, and promote ethical conduct among political participants.
According to the law, when the Model Code of Conduct is implemented, the administration can not transfer or provide new postings to any official unless approval is taken from the Election Commission.
Haryana Assembly elections 2024: The term of the current Haryana government will end on November 3, 2024, and elections will take place in 90 legislative assembly constituencies across the state.
TMC's Rajya Sabha MPs Saket Gokhale and Sagarika Ghose claimed that PM Modi was not being held accountable for the violations of the Model Code of Conducts.
Tamil Nadu: The panel comprises educationists and experts from different other fields. Sources in the Tamil Nadu Education Department told media that the draft of the State Education Policy was already prepared in November 2023.
On several occasions, the BJP and Congress urged the Election Commission of India (ECI) to take action against leaders from rival parties for allegedly violating the Model Code of Conduct (MCC).
The cases have been registered at Sulur and Singanallur police stations respectively, the police informed.
The issue of how much one can carry in cash when the Model Code of Conduct is in place cropped up after a video from Tamil Nadu went viral in which an election flying squad, while on duty, confiscates cash from a family travelling to Nilgiris for a vacation.
The Congress candidate, who represents the Konta assembly constituency in Sukma district and served as a minister in the previous Bhupesh Baghel-led Congress government, has been fielded by the party in the Bastar Lok Sabha constituency.
The election flying squad, while on duty, confiscated cash from a family based in Punjab during a vehicle check in Tamil Nadu's Nilgiris distric. The family had travelled to Nilgiris for a vacation, and the confiscation was conducted as part of the Model Code of Conduct rules.
The Allahabad High Court on December 19 last year had rejected the anticipatory bail application of Ansari, and said that looking at the facts and circumstances of the case, the offence is made out.
In a letter to the Karnataka Chief Secretary, the EC said the state government did not obtain prior approval from it for publishing the advertisements, and that its action was violative of the poll code instructions issued to the central and state governments years ago.
Madhya Pradesh polls: From October 9 to November 16, joint teams seized Rs 40.18 crore cash, 34.68 lakh litres of illegal liquor worth Rs 65.56 crore, narcotic substance worth Rs 17.25 crore, gold, silver and other precious metals worth Rs 92.76 crore and other materials worth Rs 124.18 crore.
The specific statement in question was made during a recent political rally where Priyanka Gandhi Vadra addressed a gathering. The notice alleges that she made "unverified and false statements" regarding Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The BJP has nominated Baba Balaknath to contest from the Tijara constituency. Baba Balaknath is currently an MP from Alwar.
Model Code of Conduct: Congress and BJP are the key players in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. Telangana is expected to witness a triangular contest between the ruling Bharat Rashtra Samithi, Congress and BJP.
Rajasthan news: The development of transferring RAS officers comes ahead of the Assembly elections in the end of 2023, with the model code of conduct likely to be imposed next week.
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