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Jai has decided to contest elections for the state legislature. His locality is famous for an old temple dedicated to a major Hindu deity. He decides that he will campaign inside the temple, since it will help him win more votes.

Which of the following statements is correct in this context?

A
Jai's decision can be seen as a communal strategy
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Conducting such a campaign violates the Model Code of Conduct
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Jai's campaign is ethical since the temple is mainly a tourist attraction
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Jai cannot be stopped from conducting his campaign
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Solution

The correct options are
A Jai's decision can be seen as a communal strategy
B Conducting such a campaign violates the Model Code of Conduct
Campaigning in places of worship is an unethical political practice, which encourages communal divisions. It constitutes a violation of the Model Code of Conduct which is in place during elections, and Jai can be banned from using the temple as a campaign location.

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