Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> With reference to the Period of Election Silence, consider the following statements:

1. It starts from 48 hours before the election is about to start.

2. No campaigning is allowed in this period.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

The correct option is B 2 only

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> The Election silence is observed for a period of 48 hours until the conclusion of the polling, as per Section 126 of the Representation of People Act, 1951.The ‘Silence Period’ is basically a ban imposed by the ECI which prevents political parties from engaging in election campaigning prior to voting.