What is Model code of Conduct
Upcoming elections
Model code of Conduct comes into effect
Broad guidelines as to how the candidates and political parties should conduct themselves during election campaign
conduct Free and Fair Elections
maintain election campaign on healthy grounds, avoid clashes and conflicts
Since Lok sabha elections 1962, MCC is strictly followed under the aegis of Election Commission of India(ECI)
MCC comes into effect immediately after the announcement of elections
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It remains operational until the date of result announcement
It seeks power from ARTICLE 324 of Indian Constitution
Infringement of MCC leads to invocation of Indian Penal Code 1860, Code of Criminal Procedure 1973, and Representation of the People Act 1951
Model Code of conduct - part 2
Model Code of Conduct is based on 8 key provisions
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