UP implements MCC, takes down party hoardings & posters

Civic bodies have begun removing hoardings and posters put up by political parties across Uttar Pradesh as the model code of conduct has come into effect with the Election Commission announcing polls dates for the state.

With the announcement of the seven-phase polling for assembly elections for five states, the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) has come into force with immediate effect. Credit: PTI Photo

Authorities in UP were seen removing the hoardings and posters put up by political parties after the MCC came into effect. The model code of conduct for political parties and candidates will be in force till the end of the election. Credit: PTI Photo

District Magistrate of Lucknow Abhishek Prakash said as per the directives of the Election Commission of India, the model code of conduct has been implemented, and it will be strictly adhered to. Instructions of the model code of conduct have been sent to the municipal commissioner of Lucknow. Credit: PTI Photo

The model code is a set of guidelines, issued by the Election Commission, for political parties, candidates, government and the party in power during elections concerning speeches, announcements, election manifestos and general conduct. Credit: PTI Photo

A worker is seen removing a banner as the Model Code of Conduct has come into effect after the announcement of the schedule of UP Assembly elections, in Lucknow. Credit: PTI Photo

A UP administration worker removes a banner of Akhilesh Yadav, in Lucknow. Credit: PTI Photo

UP administration workers remove a political banner featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the Model Code of Conduct has come into effect in UP. Credit: PTI Photo