The Election Commission (EC) has asked DD News channel to ensure a level playing field for all political parties. The EC has observed that DD News had given disproportionate airtime coverage to political parties and thus did not follow the principle of maintaining neutrality and a level playing field. Level playing field means each party… Continue reading Ensure level playing field: EC to DD News
Tag: Model code of Conduct
SC refuses to stay the release of Modi biopic
The Supreme Court has refused to put a stay on the release of biopic on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The SC is of the opinion that it is too early to intervene as the Central Board of Film Certification has not yet certified the film. Supreme Court’s observations comes in the backdrop of a petition… Continue reading SC refuses to stay the release of Modi biopic
Pasupu Kumkuma’: Andhra govt scheme for women gets EC nod
The Election Commission (EC) has passed an order stating that any money transfer under the ‘Pasupu Kumkuma’ scheme will not violate the Model Code of Conduct(MCC). The Commission has said that the Model Code of Conduct does not come in the way of the schemes that have been launched before MCC kicks in,especially if the… Continue reading Pasupu Kumkuma’: Andhra govt scheme for women gets EC nod
EC advises Adityanath to be careful
The Election Commission has advised Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister to be more careful in future in future references to the armed forces in his poll campaign speeches for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. UP CM’s remark describing the armed forces as “Modiji ki sena” during a poll campaign had generated widespread controversy and was highly… Continue reading EC advises Adityanath to be careful
EC inquiry against Meghalaya Minister
The Election Commission has initiated an inquiry into alleged violation of model code of conduct by a Meghalaya Minister. He had used an official vehicle for election campaigning. According to the Model Code of Conduct, no government transport including official air-crafts, vehicles etc. should be used for electioneering work. Model code of Conduct (MCC) are… Continue reading EC inquiry against Meghalaya Minister
SC agrees to hear plea challenging release of Modi biopic
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a plea seeking a stay on the release of the biopic “PM Narendra Modi”. The opposition parties have alleged that the release of the film ahead of elections would violate the Model Code of Conduct. The film has generated widespread debate with opposition political parties alleging that it… Continue reading SC agrees to hear plea challenging release of Modi biopic
Election Commission seeks details of Namo TV from I&B Ministry
The Election Commission has issued a notice seeking a report from Information & Broadcasting on NaMo TV. The channel, NaMo TV was launched on 31st March, nearly two weeks after the Model Code of Conduct came into effect. The channel carries the picture of Prime Minister Modi as its logo. It broadcasts election rallies,… Continue reading Election Commission seeks details of Namo TV from I&B Ministry
Poll panel steps in to allow launch of book on Rafale deal
An election flying squad had stayed the release of a book on the Rafale aircraft deal titled Nattai Ulukkum Rafale Bera Oozhal (The Rafale scam that is rocking the country), and seized its copies. Officials said that the release of the book was in violation of the Model Code of Conduct. However, later the book… Continue reading Poll panel steps in to allow launch of book on Rafale deal
EC pulls up Railways, AI over model code
The Election Commission (EC) has expressed displeasure over the lackadaisical approach of Air India and the Railways in enforcing the Model Code of Conduct (MCC). Earlier in March, the EC had issued a show cause notice to the Railways and Civil Aviation ministries over the use of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s pictures on rail tickets… Continue reading EC pulls up Railways, AI over model code
PM’s speech didn’t violate the code of conduct: EC
The Election Commission (EC) has said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address to nation on the success of Mission Shakti, anti-satellite missile testing, did not violate the provision of ”party in power” in Model Code of Conduct (MCC). The EC has taken the decision based on the report of a committee of officers. The EC… Continue reading PM’s speech didn’t violate the code of conduct: EC
