Model Code Of Conduct Comes Into Effect In Jammu And Kashmir

Model Code Of Conduct Comes Into Effect In Jammu And Kashmir

Model Code Of Conduct Comes Into Effect In Jammu And Kashmir

Key Highlights:

1. Model Code of Conduct implemented after J&K assembly polls announcement.
2. Polls to be conducted in three phases: September 18, 25, and October 1.
3. Election Code extends to Union Government decisions affecting J&K and Haryana.

The Election Commission of India has officially announced the schedule for the long-awaited assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir. With this announcement, the Model Code of Conduct has come into immediate effect.

The code will be applicable across Jammu and Kashmir, as well as Haryana, influencing all candidates, political parties, and the state government.

An official statement confirmed that the Model Code of Conduct, which governs the conduct of political parties and candidates during elections, is now in force. This includes restrictions on certain government actions to ensure free and fair elections.

Specifically, the code extends to the Union Government, particularly regarding any announcements or policy decisions that could impact the electoral landscape in Jammu and Kashmir or Haryana.

The assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir are set to occur in three phases, addressing a significant delay in the democratic process in the region.

The first phase is scheduled for September 18, followed by the second phase on September 25, and the final phase on October 1.

The election results will be declared on October 4, marking the conclusion of a critical electoral exercise in the Union Territory.

This announcement marks a significant moment for Jammu and Kashmir as it prepares for its first assembly elections after its reorganization into a Union Territory.

The Election Commission’s implementation of the Model Code of Conduct is a crucial step in ensuring that the elections are conducted fairly, without undue influence from governmental or political entities.