Question

What is meant by model code of conduct?How does it control the activities of parties and candidates? Plz ans in 80-120 words.

Answer 1

Code of conduct is a set of norms and guidelines that has to be followed by the the party or candidates during the time of election . It is ensured by election commission .

According to it any candidate or party cannot

1. Use any place of worship for election purposes

2. Use any government vehicle,aircraft or any government official

3. Once results of election are announced ministers should not lay foundation stones of any project , take any big policy decision or promise the people for providing public services .

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Answer 2

a set of norms and guidelines to be followed by political parties and contesting candidates during election time is the model code of conduct.
it controls the activities of party by
according to this no party or candidate can:use any place of worship for election propaganda,or cannot use govt.vehicles,aircrafts and officials for election,or once elections are announced ministers shall not lay foundation stones of any project,take any big policy decision or make any promises according to prodding public facilities