Bhubaneswar: The State Election Commission (SEC) has written to Collectors asking them to ensure strict enforcement of the model code of conduct for the upcoming rural and urban polls in Odisha.
In a letter to the Collectors, SEC Secretary RN Sahu cited that hoardings highlighting the achievements of Government with or without the
photographs of politicians / Ministers are being displayed in different Government offices / public places in the District.
“Further, stickers of different Government schemes are being used in the vehicles of Government officers. Many of these also carry the photograph of politicians / Ministers. Both of these actions violate the Model Code of Conduct which is in force throughout the State (including Urban areas).”
The Commission has directed that all such hoardings and stickers be immediately removed and compliance be furnished with the SEC.
