EC extends model code restrictions to re-employed government officials

EC extends model code restrictions to re-employed government officials2 publishers · first seen Mon, 09 Nov 2026 21:56 UTC · updated Tue, 10 Nov 2026 13:56 UTCThe Election Commission of India has extended the Model Code of Conduct restrictions to retired government officials and other individuals engaged by state and Union Territory governments. These individuals must maintain political neutrality and refrain from participating in election campaigns or canvassing. The directive applies to all five states scheduled to hold Assembly elections early next year: Goa, Manipur, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. The restrictions also prohibit these officials from summoning any election-related officer for official discussions, meetings, or video conferences. Any violation of these directives will be viewed seriously, according to the Election Commission's letter to the chief secretaries and chief electoral officers of the five states.Content auto-generated. May contain inaccuracies.

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