The Election Commission of India (ECI) has indeed issued warnings to all political parties to maintain decorum during public campaigning for the upcoming elections.
Here’s a breakdown of the situation:
- Reason for Warning: The ECI has noticed a decline in the level of political discourse in recent elections, with increased negativity and mudslinging.
- Goal of Warning: The ECI wants to ensure a level playing field and promote issue-based campaigning that focuses on real concerns of the voters.
- Focus on Decorum: The ECI is urging all parties to maintain restraint, avoid personal attacks, and focus on constructive debates on policy issues.
- Action Against Violations: The ECI has also warned of stern action against any political party or candidate who violates the Model Code of Conduct (MCC), which lays down guidelines for ethical campaigning.
This is a positive step by the ECI to ensure a more civilized and productive election season in India.
Read more on : https://eci.gov.in/