recognized in four states with 6% of valid votes or 11 Lok sabha M.P. seats from 4 different states, it is conduct. called a national party.
Elections-The code of conduct The Election Commission
announces the schedule of election. Since then, the model code of conduct comes into effect. According to this, all the people and the candidates contesting the elections shall abide by the rules and regulations of the Election Commission. Violation of these rules and regulations is treated as malpractices for which disciplinary action shall be initiated.
Key points of Code of Conduct
1. The contesting candidates and political parties shall not make any statements pertaining to caste, creed, religion, or regional, while criticizing other parties.
2. No personal comments shall be made that are not relevant to political life.
3. No political announcements targeting a caste or religion shall be made.
4. In places, such as churches, mosques, temples, other holy places, educational
institutions, no candidate should canvas/campaign.
5. No candidates shall influence the voters either by giving cash or any articles.
6. No voter shall be used to cast his/her vote in other's identity. br>
7. No campaigning within 100 mtrs on the day of polling
8. There should be no campaigning after or before the permitted hours.
9. No political party shall either get voters to the polling station or drop the voters
from the polling station.
10. Every one has the right to lead a peaceful life. Taking out rallies in the residential
areas and picketing is against the rules.
11. Hosting party flags, tying banners and writing on the walls, pasting posters
the houses are not allowed without permission.
Conducting Rallies and Public Gatherings
1. The political parties shall obtain prior permission from the local police to conduct. public gathering. They should inform the police about the place of gathering and it's time. So that the police could make arrangements to protect law