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Model Code of Conduct comes into effect in Bihar

in National September 25, 2020 Comments Off on Model Code of Conduct comes into effect in Bihar 385 Views

Newdelhi:25/9/20: Announcing the poll schedule in New Delhi today, Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora said the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) has come into effect with the declaration of elections.

Mr. Arora said the number of phases for the 243-member Bihar Assembly polls has been reduced keeping in mind security arrangements and festive season.  He informed that the voting time has been extended by one hour till 6 PM and COVID-19 patients will vote in the last hour of the day. He said the COVID-19 pandemic has forced a new normal in all aspects of life and Bihar Assembly elections will be held under new security protocols.

Mr. Arora informed that seven lakh hand sanitiser points, 46 lakh masks, 6 lakh PPE kits, 6.7 lakh face shields, 23 lakh pairs of hand gloves have been arranged in the wake of the COVID pandemic.  He added that social distancing norms will need to be followed at public gatherings and other activities during the election campaign.

The Chief Election Commissioner said the Election Commission has made elaborate arrangements for ensuring the effective implementation of MCC guidelines. He added that anyone who indulges in misuse of social media with respect to elections will have to face consequences under the law.

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