Retired govt officials come under purview of model code restrictions, says EC
The Election Commission of India has extended Model Code of Conduct restrictions to retired government officials employed by state governments. This measure aims to ensure political neutrality during upcoming assembly elections.
Why it matters
This move strengthens the integrity of the electoral process by preventing state-employed retirees from using their influence to favor political parties.
NEW DELHI: The Election Commission on Tuesday extended the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) restrictions to retired state government officials engaged by state governments in states where assembly elections are scheduled next year.In a letter addressed to the chief secretaries and chief electoral officers of Goa, Manipur, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, the commission said such individuals must maintain political neutrality and refrain from participating in election campaigns."The Commission has in the past, in respect of the conduct of government employees, issued instructions stating that they are not expected to take part in any election campaign or canvassing and should take scrupulous care not to lend…
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