Election Commission Enforces Model Code of Conduct with Assembly Poll Schedule Announcement

The Election Commission of India announced the Assembly election schedule for Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Puducherry, triggering the immediate enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC). The MCC sets guidelines to ensure free, fair, and peaceful elections, restricting appeals based on religion or caste, banning biased media use, bribery, and voter intimidation. Authorities, including district collectors and police, have been directed to act impartially, with enforcement agencies monitoring for inducements, violence, and fake news during the election period.