All election campaigning has to end
hours before the polling closes.
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Answer:
Generally, primaries are open to more voters - they're held across the state, while caucuses are held in one place at a particular time, and are open only to party members. Caucuses used to be the most popular way of choosing candidates, but they're much less common now.
Answer:
During the silence period, which usually begins 48 hours before the voting day and ends after polling ends, no active campaigning by the candidates or political parties is allowed, and television or any digital media cannot carry any election-related matter.
Explanation:
With the election season in full force, and the Election Commission of India (ECI) keeping a close watch on Model Code of Conduct (MCC) violations across the country amid the ongoing Lok Sabha election, political parties and their members are on their toes. Recent bans on politicians for inflammatory speeches and derogatory remarks are also examples of ECI's strict action to ensure free and fair polling throughout the country in the seven-phase election which ends on 23 May (counting day).