Question

Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about the conduct that needs to be followed during the election campaign?

• A. Parties should start recording their election expenditures as soon as the election is announced.
• B. Ministers can make promises regarding implementation of infrastructural changes during an election campaign.
• C. Candidates can use government resources while campaigning.
• D. Political parties can place campaign advertisements in print and electronic media without the permission of the Election Commission.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Parties should start recording their election expenditures as soon as the election is announced.

No party or candidate can use government resources or the bureaucracy to run an election campaign. These resources include government employees, vehicles, government offices and buildings.

During the campaign, no minister can make any promise to provide public facilities or take big policy decisions. This would include promises of financial grants, construction of roads, and provision of drinking water facilities.

Before making any announcement on TV or placing advertisements in print or electronic media, political parties are expected to get the permission from the election commission.