Enacted under Section 282 of the Jammu and Kashmir Municipal Act, 2000, the directive covers the entire Model Code of Conduct period that began on October 23. It specifically prohibits activities such as rallies, demonstrations, sit-ins, and hunger strikes to maintain a free and fair electoral atmosphere. The region is preparing for panchayat and municipal polls on November 11, which will precede the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Councils elections on December 4. Police and district election officers have been ordered to take firm legal action against any individuals who violate these rules.
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District election officers and local police forces have received explicit instructions to…: District election officers and local police forces have received explicit instructions to take firm action against any election code violations.
The directive invokes municipal election laws to prevent voter intimidation and ensure th…: The directive invokes municipal election laws to prevent voter intimidation and ensure that the regional voting process remains entirely peaceful.
Authorities must post public notices in municipal offices and utilize media channels to i…: Authorities must post public notices in municipal offices and utilize media channels to inform residents about the prohibited demonstration activities.
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Leh: The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Ladakh on Wednesday prohibited political dharnas, protests, rallies and similar collective activities that are likely "to impact the peaceful conduct of elections" within the municipal limits of Leh and Kargil during the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) for the upcoming local polls, according to an official order.
Panchayat and municipal elections in Ladakh are scheduled for November 11, while elections to the eight Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Councils (LAHDCs) are scheduled for December 4.
In the order issued here, Chief Electoral Officer Rahul Sharma said the MCC, which came into force on October 23, will remain in force till the completion of the election process.
The order, issued in exercise of powers under Section 282 of the Jammu and Kashmir Municipal Act, 2000, read with the Jammu and Kashmir Municipal Committee (Election) Rules, 2003, bars activities that have the potential to intimidate voters, disturb public order and vitiate the atmosphere necessary for free and fair elections.
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