However, shortly after Dempo cast her vote, Sunil Kawthankar, Vice President of the Goa Pradesh Congress Committee, filed a complaint with the Chief Electoral Officer in Altinho, Panaji, Goa, alleging a violation of the Model Code of Conduct.
Punjab Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Sibin C said that 13 IAS officers from various states have been appointed as general observers, while 7 IPS officers have been appointed as police observers. Their role is to ensure adherence to the rules and directives of the ECI during the elections, re
Sibin C said that nominations can be filed with the Deputy Commissioners-Returning Officers in all constituencies between 11 AM and 3 PM on any of the notified days other than a public holiday from May 7, 2024, to May 14, 2024.
The action comes after a formal complaint lodged by the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) with the Election Commission and Bengaluru police on Sunday alleging a violation of the model code of conduct.
Since the Model Code of Conduct came into force for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, cash and liquor worth over Rs 3.5 crore have been recovered at the check post in Telangana's sensitive border district Bhadradri Kothagudem, said police.
Himachal Pradesh Minister Jagat Singh Negi said that development work is badly affected in the state due to the enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct after the announcement of the schedule.
ECI has invoked Section 77 of the Representation of the People Act and held party presidents responsible, as a first step, to reign in star campaigners.
The decision to revoke the CoR was made in light of the company's violations of RBI guidelines on risk management and code of conduct in outsourcing financial services, particularly in its digital lending operations conducted through various third-party apps.
The stringent enforcement of the model code of conduct in the state aims to ensure a fair, inclusive, and secure electoral process free from inducements. From March 1 to April 28, a concerted effort by various enforcement agencies--including Excise, Income Tax, Police, and Narcotics Departme
The Assistant Returning Officer of North Tripura district has issued a show cause notice to BJP MLA Jadab Lal Nath for his actions allegedly violating the Model Code of Conduct on the day of the elections.