Code of conduct aims to assist political parties in elections: Acting Chief Election Commissioner
Summary
Acting Chief Election Commissioner Ram Prasad Bhandari highlighted that the updated Election Code of Conduct aims to assist political parties in conducting elections fairly, with strict measures against violations including social media misuse and vote buying.
Key Points
- The Election Code of Conduct was prepared months in advance with inputs from political parties and constitutional bodies to ensure fair competition.
- The code consolidates multiple laws to simplify compliance and includes provisions for punitive action against violations.
- Coordination with companies like Meta aims to regulate social media violations during elections.
- Candidates’ and their family members’ bank accounts will be closely monitored for transparency and integrity.
