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 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.
Addressing a press conference here today, Atishi said that the Election Commission does not see when the BJP violates the Model Code of Conduct every day.
Maneesh Garg, Chief Electoral Officer, Himachal Pradesh said that as many as 813 complaints and grievances were received in the Election Department since the announcement of General Elections and imposition of Model Code of Conduct in the State on 16 March.
Wading into the controversy over Indira Gandhi Mahila Sukh Samman Nidhi Yojana, Himachal Pradesh minister Jagat Negi on Sunday alleged that Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly Jairam Thakur had tried to stop the scheme by approaching the the state electoral officer pointing out the Mode
The officials, in a statement, said that illicit liquor, cash, drugs and jewellery worth around Rs. 10.60 crore have been seized since the Model Code of Conduct (MMC) came into force in the State in view of Lok Sabha and bye-elections to the six assembly constituencies.