Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh, May 7 -
Haryana Chief Electoral Officer Anurag Agarwal said that as per the Model Code of Conduct, the party in power or its candidates will not have the monopoly to use government rest houses, dak bungalows, or other government residential complexes.
Agarwal stated that the use of such government premises cannot be done for any meetings of election offices or any election-related meetings for the Lok Sabha 2024 general elections. He mentioned that Circuit House, dak bungalows can only be used for temporary accommodation. He stated that as per the Election Commission's instructions, no formal or informal meetings of political party candidates will be allowed inside these premises, and if such events occur, it will be considered a violation of the Model Code of Conduct.
He further stated that the person allotted a room in the complex will not be allowed to bring more than two vehicles. If more vehicles are used by a person, permission will be given to confiscate the vehicle within the rest house premises. A person will not be allowed to use a room for more than 48 hours; however, in any area, these premises will be declared as restricted for 48 hours near the date of polling.
According to the Election Commission, it has come to the notice of the Commission that some political parties are using various types of government rest houses, buildings or houses for election related activities in Delhi. Considering all facts, the Commission has decided that such premises will not be allowed for any political activities. The residential commissioners of all states and union territories in Delhi will ensure that no violation of the Code of Conduct occurs during the election process.