Code of conduct in elections: Today i.e. on 20th November, voting for elections is taking place in two states of India. While in Maharashtra, voting is being held on 288 seats in the state, voting is being held on 38 seats in Jharkhand. If we talk about the year 2024, then in Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Orissa and Sikkim Lok Sabha elections Along with this, assembly elections were also held. Along with that, assembly elections were also held in Haryana a few months ago.
And now in a few days the results of Maharashtra and Jharkhand will also be known to everyone. The Election Commission decides the rules regarding elections. And also enforces the code of conduct before elections. The question that comes in the mind of many people is whether a candidate can talk to a voter at the polling station during voting. Let us tell you what are the rules regarding this.
Can candidates talk to voters at the polling station?
The voting process in India should be free, fair and peaceful. The Election Commission is responsible for this. How will be the behavior of candidates and people associated with political parties during elections. For this, the code of conduct is implemented by the Election Commission. Which all the candidates and political parties have to accept. Action is taken if it is violated.
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According to the rules of the code of conduct, no candidate or his supporter can talk to any voter within 100 meters of the polling station. This rule has been made by the Election Commission to keep the voting process fair and to prevent any kind of pressure or influence on the voters.
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eligibility will be canceled
If any candidate violates its rules despite this. So action can be taken against him under the Representation of the People Act, 1951 of India. By doing this, the candidate can be declared commission from the election. Legal action can also be taken against him. A candidate talking to voters at a polling station is considered an attempt to influence voting. Which is against the code of conduct.
