New Delhi, Oct. 8 -- Following the announcement of the schedule for the General Election to the Bihar Legislative Assembly on October 6, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued comprehensive directions to ensure the immediate and strict implementation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) across the state.
The MCC, which came into effect with the declaration of elections, will apply not only to the State Government but also to the Central Government in matters concerning Bihar, particularly in relation to new announcements and policy decisions, an official statement said.
In its directive to the Chief Secretary and Chief Electoral Officer of Bihar, the Commission emphasised the importance of enforcing key provisions of the MCC, inc...