The Election Commission of India on Saturday fixed a timeline for the release of manifesto by political parties. Manifestos for both single and multi-phase elections cannot be released during the prohibitory period, which is 48 hours before the completion of the polls, as prescribed under Section 126 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
The provision will, henceforth, be applicable and implemented as a part of the Model Code of Conduct for all future elections.