I would like to mention the following irregularities/ breach of model
code of conduct observed at Chengannur where a bye election is due next
week.
As per the directives of the commission no official
machinery is to be used for electioneering. However it s observed that
almost all ministers of the government of Kerala are in Chengannur
canvassing vote for the LDF candidate. Similarly many central ministers
have visited or are slated to visit the constituency seeking vote for
BJP candidate. This act is clear violation of the code of conduct on the
following two counts:
The ministers use their
official vehicles for travel to Chengannur for the electioneering, even
though they do not have any official engagements in the place and hence
travel by official car tantamount to misuse of official position.
During
the campaigns the ministers do make lot of promises which, coming from
the ministers, may be construed as the stand of the government and the
voters may consider as a promise from govt which may influence their
voting pattern.
In view of the above I urge upon
the Election Commission of India to instruct all state and central ministers from visiting the
constituency for electioneering, failing which the whole process will
become vitiated and liable for cancellation.
An urgent action is needed
Rules are for breaking is the accepted norm we have come to believe no matter who breaks it.
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