From The Indian Express
Center-Left Owned by Indian Express GroupModel code of conduct also applies to officials engaged after retirement: EC
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The Election Commission of India announced that the Model Code of Conduct restrictions that apply to serving government employees will now also apply to retired officials who are employed by state or Union territory governments. These individuals must maintain political neutrality and refrain from participating in election campaigns or canvassing. The announcement was made on a Tuesday via a letter.
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New Delhi: Amid complaints of misuse of official position by some, the Election Commission has extended restrictions and prohibitions applicable to serving government employees under the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) to retired officials and individuals engaged, employed or re-employed by state…
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center · 3 outlets
New Delhi, Nov 10: Amid complaints of misuse of official position by some, the Election Commission has extended restrictions and prohibitions applicable on serving government employees under the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) to retired officials and individuals engaged, employed or re-employed by…
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The Election Commission has decided to extend Model Code of Conduct provisions to retired government officials. This decision also affects individuals engaged by state and Union territory governments. They are required to maintain political neutrality during the election period. The new restrictions…
