Taking action on allegations of violation of the model code of conduct enforced for the upcoming panchayat elections, State Election Commissioner (SEC) RN Senapati on Wednesday directed the State Government to remove the posters and hoardings displayed at various locations promoting the Government schemes.
The SEC also barred any campaign about the Central Government’s schemes.
Similarly, the SEC directed the Union New and Renewable Energy Ministry to stop immediately the advertisement on the Atal Jyoti Yojana and also directed the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas to discontinue forthwith advertisement and promotions of the Ujjwala scheme in the State.
Describing the advertisement on food security as violation of Model Code of Conduct, the SEC directed the Union Civil Supply and Consumer Welfare Ministry Secretary to stop promoting the scheme in the newspapers and television channels.
Meanwhile, the SEC launched a new website containing necessary information and data ahead of the panchayat polls.
The general public can get data and necessary information as well as lodge their complaints regarding the three-tier panchayat polls by visitingwww.secodisha.nic.in, the release said. Besides, a 24-hour control room has been opened at the Commission in view of the polls which the public can contact by dialing 0674-2573542.