Political Career for Indian Youth-General Elections-Model Code of Conduct-FAQ6

Political Career for Indian Youth-General Elections-Model Code of Conduct-FAQ6

Whether function regarding “Stop TB” programme can be held which may be inaugurated by a political functionary and whether an advertisement on “World TB Day” can be released and published?

Ans There is no objection provided –

i. during the inauguration ceremony, no political speeches are made,

ii. no advertisement with photographs of PM and / or any Minister is issued, and

iii. advertisements and speeches are confined to the subject of combating and eradication of TB only.

Whether political functionaries can participate in the celebration of “Sadbhavna Diwas” which is celebrated through out the country?

Ans. The Central Ministers / Chief Minister / Ministers in the States and other political functionaries can participate in the celebration of “Sadbhavna Diwas” subject to condition that the “theme” of their speeches should be confined only to the promotion of harmony among the people’ and no political speech should be made. Messages, if any, issued in the name of Minister should be confined to the theme of national integration only and should carry no photograph of the concerned Minister.

Whether State-level functions can be held for observance of Martyrdom of Martyrs which may be presided/attended to by Chief Minister / Minister?

Ans. Yes. Provided that the speeches of the Chief Minister and other Ministers should restrict to the Martyrdom of the Martyrs and praising them. No political speech or speech enumerating or referring to the achievements of the Government or party in power should be made.

Whether birthday celebration of Shri Babu Jagjivan Ram and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar which falls on 5th April and 14th April respectively as a State function may be conducted?

Ans. Yes. Provided it is not used as an occasion for political campaign or highlighting public achievements of the Govt. and also there is no ostentation and no political functionary addresses such meetings. The above restriction shall be equally applicable in all such other functions.

Whether Kavi Sammelan, Mushiaras or other cultural functions can be organized in connection with the Independence Day/Republic Day celebration and whether political functionaries can attend the same?

Ans. Yes. The Central Ministers / Chief Minister / Ministers in the States and other political functionaries can attend the programme. However, it will be ensured that no political speeches highlighting the achievements of the party in power are made on the occasions.

Whether films can be telecast on the occasions of birth and death anniversaries / ceremony anniversaries of prominent leaders in which VVIPs/VIPs may likely to feature?

Ans. May not be telecast, in case the coverage involves VVIPs/VIPs.

Whether media campaign can be made for effective implementation of statutory warnings, etc. on sale of cigarettes and other tobacco products

Ans. Yes. Provided that photos/messages of political personalities etc. shall not be associated with the campaign.

Whether political advertisements can be printed on back side of the bus-ticket of Govt. owned buses?

Ans. No. Whether Govt. can release convicted criminals on parole after following due procedures?

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If the Govt. feels that the release of any convict on parole is absolutely essential for certain compelling reasons, in that case Govt. shall consult the Chief Electoral Officer before granting parole.

Whether minimum support price of wheat and other agricultural products can be determined?

Ans. A reference in the matter shall be made to the Election Commission.