The battle cry for Lok Sabha elections has been sounded. The election dates have been announced by the Election Commission. The Model Code of Conduct has also been implemented in the entire country. After the model code of conduct came into effect in Bihar, restrictions have been imposed on many things. Now cases are also being registered for violation of guidelines. An FIR has been lodged by the administration in one case each for holding illegal meetings and speeches in Buxar, Purnia, East Champaran and Shekhpura districts of the state. Along with this, an FIR has also been lodged in Madhepura district in case of violation of the law of playing loudspeakers.
These cases were registered in the last 24 hours..
According to the reports sent from the districts to the office of the Chief Electoral Officer, during the last 24 hours, a total of 4507 FIRs have been registered in cases of wall writing, 20551 in cases of putting up posters without permission and in 1391 other cases. During the last 24 hours, Rs 17 lakh 91 thousand in cash has been recovered during checking at various check posts. During this period, 59 thousand 432 liters of liquor has been seized. Similarly, items worth Rs 71 lakh have been seized under drugs and narcotics.
Section 144 applied..
After the implementation of the code of conduct in Bihar, swift action is now being taken. After the implementation of the Code of Conduct in other districts including the capital Patna, now Section 144 has been imposed. There is a ban on playing loudspeakers from 10 pm to 6 am. It is mandatory for political parties and candidates to take permission for holding public meetings, processions, rallies etc. Political parties and organizations are not allowed to publish any kind of poster, pamphlet, article, photo etc. or objectionable pamphlet, article, photo etc. against any particular person. Don’t have to. Religious places should not be used for political propaganda. One should not give speeches that incite communal sentiments. If there is a slip of tongue during the Lok Sabha election campaign, it is certain that the Election Commission will tighten its grip.
Patna DM said..
Patna DM Shirshat Kapil Ashok said that no person will be able to publicly display firearms, bows and arrows, sticks, spears or any other weapon dangerous for the human body. Use of vehicles for election campaigning is to be done only after taking permission from the competent authority in the manner and procedure specified by the Election Commission.