ECI issues directions for strict implementation of Model Code of Conduct for the general elections in 5 States/UT and bye-elections in 6 States

ECI issues directions for strict implementation of Model Code of Conduct for the general elections in 5 States/UT and bye-elections in 6 States

ECI issues directions for strict implementation of Model Code of Conduct for the general elections in 5 States/UT and bye-elections in 6 States

1. The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the schedule for the General Election to Legislative Assemblies of Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal on March 15, 2026.

2. As per the schedule, notifications issued today by ECI and the States/UT of Assam, Kerala and Puducherry have been published in their respective gazettes.

3. With this announcement, ECI has issued directions to the Chief Secretary and Chief Electoral Officer of the respective States/UT regarding immediate coming into force of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) in the States/UTs. The MCC shall also be applicable to the Central Government in respect of announcements or policy decisions for the States/UT concerned.

4. The Commission directed to ensure strict compliance with the instructions related to removal of defacement from Government, public and private property; misuse of official vehicles or Government accommodation by any political party, candidate or any other person connected with election; and ban on issuance of advertisement at the cost of public exchequer.

5. The privacy of citizens must be respected, with no demonstrations or picketing outside private residences. Land, buildings or walls shall not be used for flags, banners or posters without the owner’s consent.

6. A complaint monitoring system has been set up including a Call Centre number 1950, where complaints can be lodged by any member of the public or political party with the concerned DEO/RO.

7. Citizens and political parties can also report MCC violations using the C-Vigil App on ECINET. Over 5,173 Flying Squads have been deployed across the States/UT to ensure complaints are attended within 100 minutes. In addition, over 5,200 Static Surveillance Teams (SSTs) have also been deployed.

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