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Concept :
- The Model Code of Conduct (MCC) is a set of guidelines issued by the Election Commission of India to regulate the conduct of political parties and their candidates in the run-up to elections.
- These guidelines range from issues related to speeches, polling day, polling booths, portfolios, the content of election manifestos, processions, and the general conduct of the political candidates.
- The primary objective of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) is to ensure that campaigns, polling, and counting proceed in an orderly, transparent, and peaceful manner.
- The Model Code of Conduct (MCC) helps the Election Commission of India in fulfilling its mandate, given by Article 324 of the constitution, of supervising and conducting free and fair elections.
- Salient Features of Model Code of Conduct (MCC)
- The salient features of the Model Code of Conduct lay down how political parties, contesting candidates, and party(s) in power should conduct themselves during the process of elections.
- They issue necessary guidelines which have been mentioned below:
- General Conduct during electioneering.
- Holding meetings and processions.
- Poll day activities.
- Appointment of observers.
- Functioning of the party in power.
- Election Manifestos.
