Model code of conduct in force for Karnataka bypolls from November 11

Ahead of the model code of conduct coming into effect from Monday in the 15 assembly constituencies where bypolls are scheduled, Chief Electoral Officer Sanjiv Kumar said the preparations were afoot for the smooth conduct of elections on December 5.

The model code of conduct shall come into force from November 11 in the district or districts in which the whole or any part of the assembly constituency going for byelection is included, Kumar told reporters on Sunday. He said the code of conduct would be applicable to the candidates, political parties, state government and the Union government for the districts concerned.

According to the amended schedule for the byelections, the date for filing nominations starts from Monday and the last date of nominations is November 18. The date of scrutiny of nominations is November 19 and the last date for the withdrawal of candidates is November 21 and the byelections would take place on December 5 from 7 am to 6 pm.