Ahead of civic body polls, the Raipur Municipal Corporation (RMC) on Monday removed a number illegal posters and banners from different parts of the city. Continuing its campaign under Prevention of Defacement of Property Act 1994, RMC removed as many as 147 illegal posters and 35 banners, erected across the city. Most out of the 182 illegal posters and banners were erected by the political parties, officials stated.
RMC city investor informed that around 450 festoons belong to different political parties were also removed and confiscated. Besides, the civic body’s team carried out painting at three places to hide the slogans inscribed on walls by political parties and their candidates. Soon after model code of conduct came into effect on December 5, the civic body launched an intensive drive and has thus far removed thousands of illegal posters and banners from across the city.