Model Code Of Conduct
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Kanhaiya Kumar granted bail in model code violation case: 'Baseless allegation against me'
Bihar | Jul 14, 2026, 07:06 AM ISTAfter Kanhaiya Kumar surrendered before the court, Special Judge Vivek Chandra Verma released him on furnishing two bail bonds of Rs 10,000 each.
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Jharkhand municipal polls to be held on February 23, counting on February 27
Jharkhand | Jan 27, 2026, 05:50 PM ISTThe Commission has clarified that there will be no option for NOTA (None of the Above) in these elections. Voting will be carried out using ballot papers and ballot boxes.
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Bihar elections: Case filed against Prashant Kishor for alleged violation of Model Code of Conduct
Bihar | Oct 12, 2025, 04:36 PM ISTA case has been filed against Prashant Kishor for alleged Model Code of Conduct violations as he begins his Bihar election campaign from Raghopur, challenging RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav.
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Delhi Assembly Elections: Police registers 1100 cases of MCC violations, detained over 35,000 people
Delhi | Feb 07, 2025, 04:26 PM ISTDelhi Assembly Elections 2025: Polling for the 70-member Delhi Assembly took place on February 5, with the votes set to be counted on Saturday. The results will determine whether the AAP secures a third consecutive term in power or the BJP ends its 27-year wait to rule the capital.
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Delhi Election: BJP leaders openly distributing cash, no FIR filed against them, alleges Kejriwal
Delhi | Jan 14, 2025, 12:30 PM ISTDelhi elections: Arvind Kejriwal said he got to know that the BJP has started distributing gold chains to the public now and they have done this in two colonies.
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Delhi assembly elections: FIR filed against CM Atishi for violating code of conduct, AAP denies
Delhi | Jan 14, 2025, 11:28 AM ISTFIR against Atishi: The FIR stated that after the Delhi election was announced on January 7, a PWD government vehicle was allegedly delivering election campaign materials to the election office of the AAP.
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Delhi Polls: Model Code of Conduct comes into force in national capital | Here's what it means
Delhi | Jan 08, 2025, 09:03 AM ISTDelhi Assembly Election 2025: The Model Code of Conduct is a set of guidelines issued by the Election Commission of India to regulate the conduct of political parties, candidates, and other stakeholders during elections. It is aimed at ensuring free, fair, and transparent elections.
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EC asks Jharkhand BJP to take down social media post citing it violative of MCC
Jharkhand | Nov 17, 2024, 11:18 PM ISTThe Election Commission stated that prima facie the video seems to be in violation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC). Accordingly, the poll body has sought an explanation from the state unit of the BJP.
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EC seeks responses from Nadda and Kharge on speeches of Amit Shah and Rahul Gandhi
India | Nov 16, 2024, 05:44 PM ISTThe Election Commission has issued notices to Mallikarjun Kharge and JP Nadda regarding complaints filed by Congress and BJP over speeches made during the ongoing Maharashtra and Jharkhand assembly elections.
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Mumbai: Six tonnes of silver bricks seized ahead of Maharashtra assembly elections | Watch
Maharashtra | Nov 10, 2024, 09:05 PM ISTThe voting for the 288-Maharashtra Assembly is scheduled to be held on November 20. Accordingly, the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) is in force in the state and the police have hightened vigilance in all the districts.
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Model Code of Conduct comes into force in Maharashtra, Jharkhand: Here's what it means
India | Oct 15, 2024, 09:03 PM ISTThe Model Code of Conduct (MCC) is a set of guidelines issued by the Election Commission to ensure free and fair polling. The MCC aims to prevent unfair practices, maintain a level playing field, and promote ethical conduct among political participants.
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J-K: EC halts appointment of Army Colonel as SSP over violation of Model Code of Conduct
Jammu and Kashmir | Oct 01, 2024, 07:08 AM ISTAccording to the law, when the Model Code of Conduct is implemented, the administration can not transfer or provide new postings to any official unless approval is taken from the Election Commission.
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Haryana: EC halts result announcement of ongoing recruitments till completion of Assembly polls
Haryana | Aug 21, 2024, 05:26 PM ISTHaryana Assembly elections 2024: The term of the current Haryana government will end on November 3, 2024, and elections will take place in 90 legislative assembly constituencies across the state.
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TMC writes to EC over poll code violation, says 'MCC is now Modi Code of Conduct'
Kolkata | May 14, 2024, 05:16 PM ISTTMC's Rajya Sabha MPs Saket Gokhale and Sagarika Ghose claimed that PM Modi was not being held accountable for the violations of the Model Code of Conducts.
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Tamil Nadu to release draft of State Education Policy after lifting of Model Code of Conduct
Tamil Nadu | May 12, 2024, 11:06 AM ISTTamil Nadu: The panel comprises educationists and experts from different other fields. Sources in the Tamil Nadu Education Department told media that the draft of the State Education Policy was already prepared in November 2023.
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EC takes notice of alleged MCC violations by PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi, seeks reply from BJP, Congress
India | Apr 25, 2024, 01:26 PM ISTOn several occasions, the BJP and Congress urged the Election Commission of India (ECI) to take action against leaders from rival parties for allegedly violating the Model Code of Conduct (MCC).
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Tamil Nadu: Two cases registered against K Annamalai for violating model code of conduct
Chennai | Apr 15, 2024, 09:15 AM ISTThe cases have been registered at Sulur and Singanallur police stations respectively, the police informed.
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Election Model Code of Conduct: How much cash one can carry when MCC is in place during polls?
Explainers | Mar 28, 2024, 12:45 PM ISTThe issue of how much one can carry in cash when the Model Code of Conduct is in place cropped up after a video from Tamil Nadu went viral in which an election flying squad, while on duty, confiscates cash from a family travelling to Nilgiris for a vacation.
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Lok Sabha Elections 2024: FIR against Chhattisgarh Congress candidate for violating Model Code
chhattisgarh | Mar 26, 2024, 04:13 PM ISTThe Congress candidate, who represents the Konta assembly constituency in Sukma district and served as a minister in the previous Bhupesh Baghel-led Congress government, has been fielded by the party in the Bastar Lok Sabha constituency.
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Tamil Nadu: Rs 69,400 cash seized from tourists in Nilgiris due to MCC, returned after verification
Tamil Nadu | Mar 26, 2024, 01:05 PM ISTThe election flying squad, while on duty, confiscated cash from a family based in Punjab during a vehicle check in Tamil Nadu's Nilgiris distric. The family had travelled to Nilgiris for a vacation, and the confiscation was conducted as part of the Model Code of Conduct rules.