The Communist Party of India (CPI) demanded the withdrawal of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC), which continues to be in force in Tamil Nadu after the end of polling for the first phase on April 19.
Expressing shock over the 'saffronization' of the new Doordarshan logo, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday said that the move clearly shows the 'Pro-BJP' bias of the national public broadcaster.
An FIR has been lodged against Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and Congress leader DK Shivakumar on Saturday for alleged violation of Model Code of Conduct.
"The continuation of the restrictions under Model Code of Conduct (MCC) after today's polling in TN is absurd and a violation of the rights of citizens What purpose does the MCC serve after the poll?" Chidambaram said in a post on 'X'.
Acting tough against the violation of Model Code of Conduct (MCC) guidelines, a government employee on Thursday was placed under suspension by the authorities in Srinagar.
The complaint submitted by Atul Londhe, chief spokesperson of Maharashtra Congress, alleged that the Shiv Sena has been unlawfully utilizing MSRTC (ST) buses for the Lok Sabha elections campaigning by putting their banners on these buses.
Upon the complaint of Congress leader Niranjan, the Election Commision noted that KCR had violated the Model Code of Conduct in his press meeting in Sircilla on April 5 while criticising the Congress party.
Chief Electoral Officer Tripura Puneet Agarwal on Tuesday said that as many as 13 officials were placed under suspension while seizure of materials and cash worth a total value of Rs 26 crore were seized while the Model Code of Conduct was in force.
The Election Commission of India has directed the Andhra Pradesh government that the Model Code of Conduct will be applicable to the private advisors to the state government mutatis mutandis (with necessary changes) as applicable to ministers of the government, sources told ANI.
The Election Commission of India (EC) on Tuesday listed action taken by poll body since enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) from March 16, 2024, with the announcement of the general elections to the Lok Sabha.
Thiruvananthapuram MCC Nodal Officer on Sunday issued a stern warning to Congress leader Shashi Tharoor for making "unverified allegations" against BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar.