Question

Does the election commision of india approves the election manifestoes of political parties

Answer 1

Answer:

As India awaits the 2019 parliamentary elections, the model code of conduct issued by the Election Commission of India has come into force. Political parties and candidates must abide by the guidelines issued in this document

Explanation:

the Commission to frame guidelines on Election manifesto in consultation with the recognized political parties, to be included as part of the Model Code of Conduct.

The Chief Election Commissioner, Shri V.S.Sampath explained to the political parties the background. He observed that some political parties had already given their written suggestions/views on the issue while some were yet to give this to the Commission. He requested the remaining political parties to give their views in the matter within a week.

Besides the Chief Election Commissioner , Election Commissioners Shri H.S.Brahma and Dr. Nasim Zaidi also heard the presentation made by the political parties.

The views of the political parties were mainly invited on broad frame work of guidelines on election manifesto and freebies, timing of release of election manifesto by political parties , mechanism for ensuring compliance of guidelines , practicability of implementation of promises of freebies.

Both National and State recognized political parties presented their views before the Commission. The Commission noted these views.