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A BJP delegation lodged a formal complaint with the Election Commission of India (ECI) against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
The complaint alleges a breach of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) by Ms. Banerjee.
The BJP accused her of making 'grave and disturbing public statements' during election rallies.
The party expressed concern that these statements pose a threat to free, fair, and peaceful elections.
A constitutional body responsible for conducting and regulating elections to the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, State Legislative Assemblies, and the offices of President and Vice-President of India. It ensures free and fair elections.
The Model Code of Conduct is a set of guidelines issued by the Election Commission of India for political parties and candidates to follow during elections. It comes into effect from the date of announcement of the election schedule by the ECI and remains in force until the election process is completed. While not legally enforceable by courts, the ECI enforces it using its constitutional powers under Article 324 to ensure free and fair elections. Its aim is to prevent misuse of official machinery, avoid communal disharmony, and ensure a level playing field for all contestants.
Simple Analogy: Think of the MCC as the 'rules of engagement' for political parties during an election campaign, ensuring everyone plays fair and doesn't resort to unfair tactics or inflammatory speech.
GS-II: Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure; Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein; Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions; Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries; Parliament and State Legislatures—structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these; Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Ministries and Departments of the Government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity; Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act; Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies.
General Awareness: Indian Polity & Constitution, Current Affairs.
General Awareness: Current Affairs, Indian Polity.
General Awareness: Indian Polity, Current Affairs.
General Knowledge: Indian Polity, Current Events.
Consider the following statements: 1. In India, there is no law restricting the candidates from contesting in one Lok Sabha election from three constituencies. 2. In 1991 Lok Sabha Election, Shri Devi Lal contested from three Lok Sabha constituencies. 3. As per the existing rules, if a candidate contests in one Lok Sabha election from many constituencies, his/her party should bear the cost of bye-elections to the constituencies vacated by him/her in the event of him/her winning in all the constituencies. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the election of the President of India, consider the following statements: 1. The value of the vote of each MLA varies from State to State. 2. The value of the vote of MPs of the Lok Sabha is more than the value of the vote of MPs of the Rajya Sabha. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: 1 only
For election to the Lok Sabha, a nomination paper can be filed by
Answer: any citizen of India whose name appears in the electoral roll of a constituency.
High for Polity and Current Affairs sections across all competitive exams, especially UPSC and SSC.
A permanent and independent body established by the Constitution of India to ensure free and fair elections.
A set of guidelines issued by the ECI for political parties and candidates to maintain decorum during elections.
Key parliamentary acts (1950 and 1951) that govern the conduct of elections in India, including qualifications, disqualifications, and electoral offences.