Election Commission Lifts Model Code of Conduct After Assembly Elections, Except for West Bengal's Falta
Election Commission Lifts Model Code Of Conduct After Assembly Polls, Except In Bengal’s Falta Seat
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The Election Commission of India has lifted the Model Code of Conduct across several states and a Union Territory following the completion of Assembly elections. However, it remains in effect for the 144-Falta Assembly Constituency in West Bengal, where fresh polls are scheduled due to electoral offences.
- 01Model Code of Conduct lifted in Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Puducherry.
- 02Fresh polling ordered in the 144-Falta Assembly Constituency in West Bengal.
- 03The decision follows severe electoral offences reported during the April 29 polling.
- 04Counting of votes for the Falta constituency is set for May 24.
- 05The Model Code of Conduct was in effect since the election schedule announcement.
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The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the lifting of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) across multiple states and a Union Territory, marking the end of the recent Assembly elections. The MCC was in place from the announcement of the election schedule until the completion of the electoral process. The decision follows the declaration of results in Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Puducherry on May 4. However, the MCC will continue to apply in the 144-Falta Assembly Constituency in West Bengal, where fresh elections are mandated due to significant electoral offences reported during the April 29 polling. The ECI has scheduled the fresh polls for May 21, with vote counting to occur on May 24. This measure aims to uphold the integrity of the electoral process in light of the irregularities observed.
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The decision to conduct fresh polling in Falta ensures that voters in the constituency can participate in a fair electoral process, addressing previous irregularities.
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