NEW DELHI, Sept 26: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday issued an order banning the use of animals by political parties during campaigns. In an advisory issued here, the election commission has asked political parties not to use any animals for campaign in any manner, animal rights group said. The election commission has issued an advisory to all political parties and asked them not to violate the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, and the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. IANS