EC censures AIADMK for Model Code violation

The Election Commission has censured the ruling AIADMK in Tamil Nadu for violating the provisions of the Model Code during the assembly polls, saying its manifesto gave no rationale to meet the financial requirement for fulfilling promises such as free distribution of washing machines.

“... The Commission...censures your party and also advises you and your party to be more circumspect and adhere to the provisions of Model Code of Conduct, particularly Para VIII of the Guidelines relating to Manifestos, in future,” the EC order of August 23 addressed to party supremo J Jayalalithaa said.

Though the show cause was issued in May, the order came after three months.

In a separate order, the Commission also asked Opposition DMK to be “more circumspect” and adhere to the provisions of Model Code of Conduct, particularly those relating to manifestos.