ECI stops house-to-house survey in 6 districts of West Bengal ahead of bye-elections

New Delhi [India], October 22 (ANI): The Election Commission of India on Tuesday directed the West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer to defer the house-to-house survey under the Rural Housing Scheme in 6 districts because of the Model Code of Conduct for the upcoming bye-elections.
The house-to-house survey has been deferred till the completion of the poll in Sitai, Madarihat, Naihati, Haroa, Medinipur and Taldangra assembly constituencies of West Bengal.
Election Commission of India in a letter dated October 22 to the West Bengal Chief Electoral officer stated, "I am directed to refer to your letter No. 5260-Home (Elec) dated 17.10.2024, on the subject cited and to state that the Commission has no objection to undertake house to house survey in the State of West Bengal except in the areas where MCC is enforced with effect from 15.10.2024 (date of announcement)."
"Further, it is clarified that house-to-house survey shall be deferred till completion of poll in the following MCC bound areas as specified:- Sitai, Madarihat, Naihati, Haroa, Medinipur and Taldangra," ECI added in the letter.
Bye-elections for six assembly seats in West Bengal: Naihati, Haroa, Medinipur, Taldangra, Sitai (SC), and Madarihat (ST), will be held on November 13.
The Model Code of Conduct, issued by the Election Commission of India, provides guidelines for candidates and political parties during elections.It comes into effect with the announcement of the election schedule and remains in force until the results are declared. (ANI)