Question

mention any two points relating to model code of conduct for election campaigns

Answer 1

The model code of conduct  is a set of guidelines laid down by the Election Commission to govern the conduct of political parties and candidates in the run-up to an election. The code is intended to curb the abuse of money and muscle power in elections so that the process of election campaign can be free and fair and give every candidate a fair chance of winning. The various components of the code of conduct are

1. Ministers cannot combine their official visits with election campaigns.
2. They cannot use official machinery of personnel for election related work.
3. Ministers cannot announce any scheme that promise financial gains to people or disburse discretionary grants once elections are announced. 
4. All candidates from all political parties need to be given equal access to public places and government controlled media outlets (for example, Doordarshan) for campaigning

Answer 2

There is a model code of conduct for election campaign which is agreed upon by all the political parties.

1. Use of workshipping places for election propaganda is prohibited.

2. Use of government vehicles , aircrafts, officials or government fond in the election campaign.

3. Ministers should not make promises of providing public facilities or discuss a big policy

4. Bribe or threaten the voters .

5. Appel to them in the name of cast and religion.

6. The party should not spend more than 40 lacks in a lok sabha constituency and 16 lacks in an assembly constituency otherwise their election victory can be rejected by the court.