Code of Conduct: What it means
I agree with the post of Amit ji that we should report violations and make sure EC knows about it so frauds in elections and misuses are minimised. Here is a summary of what code of conduct means and the full document released by EC for everyone's references
The MCC deals with eight provisions – general conduct, meetings, processions, polling day, polling booths, observers, party in power, and election manifestos.
Under General conduct, while political parties can criticise the other candidates based on policies and programmes and their work record, they are not allowed to use caste and communal sentiments to lure voters. They cannot bribe or intimidate voters and most importantly, they cannot criticise them based on unverified reports.
For meetings, it is mandatory for the political parties to inform the local police about their rallies and public meetings and provide them time to make adequate security arrangements.
Carrying or burning effigies of the opponents is not allowed. It needs to be ensured that in case two rival parties plan a road show in the same area, then their routes must not clash.
During the polling day, all those workers who are working for their parties in the polling booth must wear a badge with party name and symbol.
In the polling booths, apart from voters, only those individuals with a permit from the EC will be allowed to enter polling booths. The political party must not campaign for votes within a distance of 100 metres of the polling booth on the day of voting.
Restrictions in place for the ruling party
The ruling party must not advertise at the cost of the public exchequer or use official mass media for publicity on achievements.
No Member of Parliament or minister should combine their official visit with campaigning or party work.
Ministers and other authorities must not announce any financial grants, or promise any construction of roads, provision of drinking water, and so on.
Other parties must be allowed to use public spaces, and it must not be monopolised by those in power. more
The MCC deals with eight provisions – general conduct, meetings, processions, polling day, polling booths, observers, party in power, and election manifestos.
Under General conduct, while political parties can criticise the other candidates based on policies and programmes and their work record, they are not allowed to use caste and communal sentiments to lure voters. They cannot bribe or intimidate voters and most importantly, they cannot criticise them based on unverified reports.
For meetings, it is mandatory for the political parties to inform the local police about their rallies and public meetings and provide them time to make adequate security arrangements.
Carrying or burning effigies of the opponents is not allowed. It needs to be ensured that in case two rival parties plan a road show in the same area, then their routes must not clash.
During the polling day, all those workers who are working for their parties in the polling booth must wear a badge with party name and symbol.
In the polling booths, apart from voters, only those individuals with a permit from the EC will be allowed to enter polling booths. The political party must not campaign for votes within a distance of 100 metres of the polling booth on the day of voting.
Restrictions in place for the ruling party
The ruling party must not advertise at the cost of the public exchequer or use official mass media for publicity on achievements.
No Member of Parliament or minister should combine their official visit with campaigning or party work.
Ministers and other authorities must not announce any financial grants, or promise any construction of roads, provision of drinking water, and so on.
Other parties must be allowed to use public spaces, and it must not be monopolised by those in power. more
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I received the following enquiry from the Quora Digest yesterday (14.03.2019), and tell if it falls within the domain of Model Code of Conduct and whether the EC should take note of it (the political party identifying who is voting for whom, and whether to get the same removed from the Voters' List: From Your Digest Will you vote for Modi for 2019 LS elections? Ashik Gosaliya Ashik Gosaliya, Political Analyst at Political Organization Updated 9h ago Nope, not at all. He is such an underperformer as a Prime Minister. Narendra Modi is a divisive figure in Indian politics, although, he worked for 1.33 Billion Indians without discrimination. He is Virat Hindutva bigot, although, he did not interfere in the court matter of Ram Temple and stitched very formidable relations with Muslim nations such as UAE & KSA. He only wears nationalism on his sleeves and isn't a patriot, although, he bought Artillery Guns, Bullet-proof vests, MMRCA fighter jets, Missile defense system, assault rifles, radar defense system, and much other equipment for the Armed Forces first time in 20/30 years. Narendra Modi is anti-poor because he gave them free gas connections, electricity, bank account, cheapest life insurance, cheapest medicines, free hospitalization, post-retirement pension, and new homes. Narendra Modi is anti-farmer, so what if he gave them 75000Cr as a direct benefit transfer to their bank account that is opened under Jan-Dhan scheme. So what if he increased MSP 1.5 times and is aimed at doubling agriculture Income by 2022. So what if he provided the cheapest crop insurance. So what if he offers free-of-cost soil health checkups. So what if he offered free medical facility for animals. Narendra Modi is anti-youth as well because he offered Mudra loan to almost 7 Crore people. He made India a hub for startups which can offer better job opportunities. So what if 1.25 crore new people were brought under EPFO. So what if helped banks reduce NPA problem and thereby increasing liquidity for businesses for expansion. So what if he managed to get the highest FDI with foreign companies coming to India creating new job opportunities. Narendra Modi is Anti-middle class as well. Because he increased taxable income ratio to five lacs. So what if he ensured 10% reservations in education & jobs for Economically Backward Class. So what if he has been maintaining fuel prices at decent rates. So what if price rise is way under control compared to the previous govt. So what if has reduced the EMI on home, car, and education in the last five years. Such a bad guy Narendra Modi is who thinks of building new India without thinking whether Indians deserve or not. How can anyone vote for a leader like him? Only stupid like me can think of voting for Narendra Modi all along till 2029. 7.9k Views · View Upvoters · View Sharers · Answer requested by Aniruddh Singh Ganesh Chand Mathur Ganesh Chand Mathur No comments. more
Mar 15
In fact, before T N Sheshan took over the constitutional body in nineties, no one knew the existence of such a body. Of course thereafter it has formulated various measures but they are not effectively implemented and it has no teeth. Violations are quite common and happening in every election. Only citizens can teach such violators/politicians and they must be made ashamed of their acts and driven out of the system. But citizens fall prey to politicians petty gifts in kinds and cash. Corruptions in various government departments leads to such generation of cash. Unless otherwise, people wake up and vote in large numbers in unbiased way and without accepting anything what is referred here from political parties. Political funding also plays important role here and if this is regulated, corruption can be considerably reduced. Corruption is rampant in all major infrastructure projects and various licensing bodies and cash generated in these areas ultimately go to political party funding besides other avenues. This is open secret exists in our system. Who will bell the cat. more
Mar 14
The EC is a toothless organisation which cannot take any actions. Till date has the EC taken any action so far for violations? more
Mar 12
This is the Pitiful status of a Constitutional Body shirking its duty. SUCH SHALL NOT BE CONTINUED .
National interest and Constitutional Security suffers a lot. Already CONTESTANTS having Financially and Socially Criminal Record WERE INDUCTED REACHING AN ALARMING SCORE OF 36%. All the Constitutional Bodies need to realize HONOURING THE OBJECTIVE MANDATES OF CONSTITUTION. more
National interest and Constitutional Security suffers a lot. Already CONTESTANTS having Financially and Socially Criminal Record WERE INDUCTED REACHING AN ALARMING SCORE OF 36%. All the Constitutional Bodies need to realize HONOURING THE OBJECTIVE MANDATES OF CONSTITUTION. more
Mar 12
Prompt action must be taken for violation of model code of conduct. Can anyone give us some bright example of action taken for violation ???? more
Mar 11
Under General Code of Conduct-----it is a surprise not finding abusive language/ words used by political parties. Oner of the opposition hadf gone down and use consistently abusive and indecent language /words against political parties/leaders. By tracking their use of abusive language in the past and henceforth, their candidature should be dismissed without parity. Unfortunately, the major set back as of now will be the most underdeveloped/uneducated/unskilled possitively family inthe country. more
Mar 11
