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TopicModel Code of Conduct

Topic: Model Code of Conduct

EC delaying action on high-profile Modi-Shah justified or is it buying BJP campaign time?

The Supreme Court has deferred the hearing on Congress’ plea of model code violation against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP president Amit Shah.

Why EC rejected 70 requests & queries about model code from Modi govt, states

Governments at the centre and in states often approach the EC for permissions related to day-to-day decisions, to be sure they don't violate the model code.

National Film Awards will be declared after Lok Sabha elections, says I&B ministry

In a statement issued Wednesday, the ministry said it will declare the awards after the election process is over and the model code of conduct concludes.

NaMo TV can air PM Modi’s live speeches in silence period if it doesn’t violate terms: EC

The Election Commission said NaMo TV, which sponsored by BJP, can air speeches if there’s no reference to poll-bound areas or candidates.

This is not an easy time to be the Election Commission of India. Here’s why

EC banned Modi biopic, took his government on over electoral bonds, but it’ll be slammed for ‘letting’ BJP blatantly use armed forces in polls.

EC issues notice to Telangana CM Chandrashekhar Rao for alleged communal remarks

A show cause notice was issued to the Telangana CM for making derogatory remarks against Hindus and violating the Model Code of Conduct.

Modi govt plans PR blitz in newspapers on price cut of anti-cancer drugs

NPPA, the agency behind the price cut decision, is ready with the final copy of the print advertisement but is waiting for approval from the EC.

66 ex-civil servants allege 9 model code violations, call Election Commission ‘weak-kneed’

The former officials have cited instances which they say are a ‘misuse, abuse & blatant disregard of the Model Code of Conduct’ by the ruling party.

Don’t allow DU appointments during model code, Delhi minister Manish Sisodia tells EC

In letter to EC, Manish Sisodia claims that teaching & non-teaching appointments made in absence of governing bodies could be misused to seek political favours.

NaMo TV makes mockery of laws & poll code. It should be shut down immediately

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Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

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