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Electoral Politics — Social Studies STD 9 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 9Social StudiesElectoral Politics3 Marks
Question
What is model code of conduct in Indian electoral system? Mention its chief elements.
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Answer

It is a set of norms, as prescribed by the Election Commission, to be followed by all the political parties in our country for contesting elections or during campaigns. It is called model code of conduct.
According to this no party or candidate can:
  1. Use any place of worship for election propaganda.
  2. Use government vehicles, aircrafts and officials for elections.
  3. Once elections are announced, ministers shall not lay foundation stones of any projects, take any big policy decisions.
  4. Ruling party cannot make any promises of providing public facilities.

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