Lok Sabha polls | Posters, graffiti goes off the streets after MCC comes into force in Erode

New Delhi: The Election of India (ECI) on Saturday announced the schedule of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections 2024. Soon after the poll panel released the dates and the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) was implemented, the authorities were seen removing the posters of the political parties from the streets of Uttar Pradesh’s Badaun. While announcing the dates, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar asked all political parties and their leaders to strictly adhere to the MCC, which lays down a list of dos and don’ts for leaders and parties ahead of elections.

The Election Commission announced that the country would vote in seven phases from April 19 to June 1 and the results will be announced on June 4.

The Model Code of Conduct is the guidelines issued by the Election Commission to regulate political parties and candidates prior to elections. The rules range from issues related to speeches, polling day, polling booths, portfolios, the content of election manifestos, processions, and general conduct, so that free and fair elections are conducted.