After the model code of conduct came into effect on Wednesday, the Raipur Municipal Corporation (RMC) removed 1,561 banners, posters and hoarding of various political parties on Wednesday in the city. More than 200 labourers provided their services to RMC for the task.
Besides, wall writings-promoting Government schemes and achievements, in an area of 4,540 square feet, have also been erased. Official vehicles were also submitted. Banners, posters and hoarding erected by political party, slogans, Government-run schemes were removed by the RMC in accordance with all zone commissioners, said Additional Commissioner JR Soni on Wednesday. Over 200 labourers, under the supervision of zone commissioners, will form teams and spread all across the city to remove the advertisements.
Municipal Commissioner Awanish Kumar Sharan instructed the officers of RMC and the zone commissioners to launch an intensice drive and remove all the political banners, posters, wall writings and hoardings from the city within 24 hours of announcement of election schedule. Even a week before the announcement, Sharan has ordered the RMC officers to make sure that the advertisements are brought down within 24 hours of announcement of the election schedule. The RMC also contacted owners of advertising agencies in the city and asked them to ensure that all the politically affiliated banners, posters and hoardings were taken down. They are instructed to submit a certificate with the RMC by Thursday morning.