Guwahati: The Model Code of Conduct has been lifted with immediate effect by the Election Commission of India (ECI).
The model code of conduct went into effect with the release of the Assembly Elections schedule on January 8, 2022.
The official statement of the ECI said, “The Election Commission of India (ECI) has lifted the Model Code of Conduct with immediate effect, which came into force on January 8, 2022 with the announcement of schedule for Assembly Elections.”
Dr. S Karuna Raju, Punjab’s Chief Electoral Officer, stated that the ECI has sent a letter to the Chief Secretary and Punjab’s Chief Electoral Officer in this regard.
Consequently, the Model Code of Conduct has been suspended with immediate effect, Raju added.