In an effort to implement the directives of the model code of conduct (MCC) for assembly election, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) on Wednesday stated that it has removed a total of 1.26 lakh posters, banners, hoardings, and small boards across its 12 zones.
Political activities have gained momentum in Uttar Pradesh following the announcement by the Election Commission of the date for the by-poll to the prestigious Milkipur assembly seat in Ayodhya on February 5.
The Election Commission of India will host a press conference today to announce the schedule for the General Election to the Delhi Legislative Assembly.
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor and former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, on Sunday, wrote to the District Election Commissioner complaining of an unusual spike in the addition and deletion of vote in the New Delhi constituency ahead of the assembly polls in the national capital.
Elections to 70 Assembly seats in Delhi are scheduled to be held early next year.
This is the third year that he has been put under poll panel watch after 2016 Assembly and 2019 Parliamentary polls.
The decision to ban victory processions came a day after the Madras High Court came down heavily on the poll panel for failing to implement Covid guidelines during campaigning.
"Were you on another planet when the election rallies were held?", Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee asked the ECI counsel.
This is clear from the order of the Division Bench which has directed West Bengal’s chief electoral officer and all District Magistrates to abide by the norms relating to Covid, and endorsed by the Election Commission.
The move came on the heels of an all party meeting convened by the Election Commission to exchange views with representatives of 10 recognised political parties in view of the Covid surge and Calcutta High Court’s recent observation.
