Lok Sabha Polls 2024: What Is Model Code of Conduct?
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The Election Commission of India on Saturday announced the schedule for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections 2024
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Once the poll dates are anounced, Model Code of Conduct (MCC) comes into effect immediately and will be in place till results are announced
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The Model Code of Conduct is a set of guidelines to regulate the campaigning of political parties and candidates during elections
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It aims to ensure free and fair elections by preventing any activities that could influence voters or disrupt the poll process
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MCC serves as a mechanism to curb any misuse of state machinery and financial resources by the ruling party
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The government can't launch new projects, initiate new schemes or make promises related to infrastructure development
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Candidates are prohibited from indulging in activity which may aggravate differences, create hatred between different castes and communities
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Parties are advised to refrain from commenting on private life of leaders, workers of other parties. Parties must also not resort to bribing and intimidating voters
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Use of government resources, including transport, machinery, and security personnel, for election campaigning is not allowed
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Use of official mass media to offer biased news coverage in favour of the ruling party is also strictly prohibited