Model code of conduct is being strictly enforced in Madhya Pradesh to ensure free and fair lok Sabha election. On the first day after announcement for lok Sabha elections, process has been started to remove posters, banners, wall paintings etc. in cities and towns of the State. Warning has been issued for legal action against violation of Prevention of Defacement of Property Act.
On the first day, 18,557 wall paintings, posters, banners etc have been removed from public and private properties. As many as 17,471 posters, banners and wall paintings have been removed from public properties and 1066 publicity material from private properties.
So far, 6,417 wall writings, 4,612 posters, 3,334 banners and 3 thousand 108 other materials have been removed from public properties. During the action, one case has also been registered.
Similarly, 335 wall writings, 284 posters, 295 banners and 152 other materials have been removed from public properties.
As many as two cases of misuse of vehicles have come to the fore in districts. Similarly, FIRs have been registered in 20 cases of use of loudspeakers without official permission. Two cases have been registered for holding of meeting speeches without official permission.