Question

What is meant by Code of Conduct? How does it exercise its control on party and candidate?

Answer 1

By Code of Conduct we mean a set of norms and guidelines to be followed by political parties and contesting candidates during election time. According to this, no party or candidate can
(i) use any place of workshop for election propaganda;
(ii) use government vehicles, aircrafts and officials for elections; and
(iii) once elections are announced, Minister shall not lay foundation stones of any projects, take any big policy decisions or make any promises of providing public facilities.