EC Presser Highlights: Model Code of Conduct comes into effect in Gujarat as election body announces poll dates With the Election Commission of India (ECI) announcing the dates for the Legislative Assembly elections for the states of Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat, the model code of conduct has come into force. Here are the highlights!
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Multiple factors considered while deciding polling schedule: Rajiv Kumar
What is the model code of conduct introduced by ECI?
With the Election Commission of India (ECI) announcing the datesfor the Legislative Assembly elections for the states of Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat, the model code of conduct has come into force. All political leaders andpartiesassociated with the electoral process are bound by this code.
The date of counting for Gujarat Assembly polls will coincide with Himachal Pradesh on the 8th of December
First phase of Assembly elections in Gujarat to be held on 1st December & second phase on 5th December; counting of votes to be done on 8th December: Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar
Schedule for GE to the Legislative Assembly of Gujarat
Gujarat Assembly elections to be held in two phases
For an informed voting, the ECI introduces KYC- know your candidate app
ECI Suvidha Portal to provide online nomination & affidavit facility to candidates/political parties. Permissions for rallies, meetings, etc. can also be applied online through this portal. PwD App for accessible elections
Single app for recording, reporting and resolving violation with the help of cVigil app
ECI makes special emphasis on participation of third gender voters in the election process
Home voting facility for 80+ voters as well as people with disabilities
Polling Stations set up by ECI in Madhupur Jambur in Gir Somnath district for the Siddis
Polling station will be set up for a single voter in Gir Forest in Gujarat, says CEC Rajiv Kumar
People with disabilities to greet at 182 polling stations
Special observer for accessibility will be introduced this time round to ensure that the process of polling is inclusive
General overview of electors
In Gujarat, as per the electoral roll published on 10.10.2022, over 4.9 crore electors are registered, out of which ~ 4.04 lakh are PwD electors; over 9.8 lakh 80+ senior citizens & 4.61 lakh first-time voters.