The Election Commission has issued instructions to the Chief Electoral Officers of all the States to take immediate legal action against star campaigners and leaders, who deliver provocative speeches in violation to the model code of conduct, an official informed here on Saturday.
The commission said that it was necessary to maintain law and order for conducting peaceful election. The Commission from time-to-time has issued guidelines in this regard. However, the Commission has observed that several star campaigners and leaders of political parties have been giving provocative speeches. The commission said that they should immediately intervene in such issues and should take legal action against the person concerned without any lapse of time.
The commission said that it would be the responsibility of the district electoral officers and the superintendents of police that they should register case against those who deliver provocative speeches. On getting factual evidence, it should be mentioned in the FIR. It should also be brought to the information of the Chief Electoral Officer.
While giving permission for rallies and meetings, the officers should enclose the copy of the model code of conduct. Instruction should also be given that violation of the conduct would invite action. CDs of speeches delivered at the meetings should be prepared. Daily report on the action taken against violation of the code of conduct in their respective should also be sent.