Question

Which of the following is prohibited according to our election law?

• A. Using radio or television for campaigning
• B. Using government resources for campaigning
• C. Highlighting the corruption of the opponents
• D. Issuing advertisements in the newspapers

Answer 1

The correct option is B Using government resources for campaigning

According to our election law, no party or candidate can:

i) Bribe or threaten voters;

ii) Appeal to them in the name of caste or religion;

iii) Use government resources for election campaign; and

iv) Spend more than Rs. 25 lakh in a constituency for a Lok Sabha election or Rs. 10 lakh in a constituency in an Assembly election.