In order to ensure unbiased and transparent lok Sabha elections in Tehri parliamentary constituency, Election Commission of India’s appointed observers H Mohan and Kailash Chandra Gupta presided over a meeting with the representatives of various political parties and independent candidates at Collectorate in Dehradun on Wednesday.
The party representatives were directed to follow the model code of conduct in letter and spirit.As per ECI’s direction, parties will not install banners or posters on Government buildings, electricity poles and other Government properties.
Action will be taken against the candidates or parties caught violating model code of conduct. The representatives were directed to ensure that they take permission for use of vehicles or public rallies from the assistant returning officer. The permission letter should be pasted on the vehicle used for election campaign.
On the occasion, returning officer Dr BVRC Purushottam informed the observers in detail about process adopted for ensuring peaceful election. The expenditure incurred on star campaigner will be added to the party election expenditure.
First come first serve basis will be followed while allocating helipad to the parities. The candidates have been directed to use loudspeaker only between 6 am and 10 pm during election campaign.