What is ECI's Model Code of Conduct (MCC)? What does it come into force? Meaning, history, significance, other important things to know about the crucial document
What is the Model Code of Conduct? The Election Commission of India's Model Code of Conduct (MCC) is a document containing guidelines meant for political parties during elections. The instructions laid out in the code come into effect as soon as the ECI announces the schedule of upcoming elections. The MCC specifies a long list of dos and don'ts for political parties and candidates, with an aim to ensure fair and ethical conduct while promoting transparency and accountability of the polling process, and a level playing field during elections.
The ECI's Model Code of Conduct (MCC), a document containing guidelines meant for political parties during elections, seeks to ensure that elections are conducted without any malpractices or misuse of power. | Image: PTI