‘Violation of model code of conduct will not be tolerated’- Hailakandi DC

A Correspondent

Hailakandi: Deputy Commissioner cum District Election Officer of Hailakandi district, Adil Khan on Thursday urged the political parties and contesting candidates to strictly adhere to the model code of conduct (MCC) guidelines for free, fair and impartial Panchayat election here on December 9.

DC Khan announced that so long the Model Code of Conduct was in force, the candidates and political parties have to follow its guidelines in letter and spirit. “Violation of model code of conduct will not be tolerated, “ he said.

The DC asked the political parties and candidates not to canvass within one hundred yards of the polling stations and act in a disorderly manner within or at the entrance of the polling stations. Khan also asked them to refrain from illegal hiring or procuring of conveyances during election.

He said the administration will act tough if anyone holds public meetings on the day of polling or cause disturbances at election meetings.

“No violation of any provisions of the MCC will be tolerated at any stage of the election process,” he affirmed, and further stated that no party or candidate should indulge in any activity in violation of the model code of conduct.

The DC added that parties should refrain from invoking caste and community while asking for votes. Khan asked the political parties and candidates in the electoral fray to make people aware about the election procedures. He said awareness was must for mobilising people in huge numbers to cast votes. Khan also stressed on managing the expenditure within the prescribed limits during the election campaign and following the guidelines of the Assam State Election Commission.

Khan assured them that adequate security arrangements for the candidates and voters will be put in place to ensure smooth elections while ‘sensitive’ and ‘very sensitive’ polling stations have been already identified.

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