India
oi-Ajay Joseph Raj P
New Delhi, Feb 27: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday announced the Assembly poll dates for Kerala, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam and Puducherry in a press conference.
It can be seen that the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) that is laid down by the ECI comes into effect soon as the dates for the elections are announced. It is necessary for all political parties to heed the MCC.
The MCC is a set of rules that are put in force by the ECI to guarantee free and fair elections. It is a set of norms that have evolved with political parties consenting to abide by the principles embodied in the said code. It also binds them to respect and observe it in its letter and spirit.
Where is the MCC applicable?
The MCC is valid from the date of announcement of an election, either to the…