Model Code of Conduct (MCC)
The Model Code of Conduct is a set of guidelines issued by the ECI for political parties and governments once the election schedule is announced. It comes into force the moment the election dates are declared and remains in effect until the last phase of polling is complete.
- The MCC is not a statutory document — it has no direct legal backing but derives force from Article 324 and compliance of political parties.
- It prevents the ruling government from announcing new schemes, making appointments, or using state machinery for electoral advantage once the schedule is announced.
- The MCC covers conduct of candidates, political parties, government, polling booths, and the media.
- First introduced informally in Kerala in 1960; formalized and expanded by the ECI over successive elections.
● Tracked since February 27, 2026 · last seen May 20, 2026 · updates as the daily brief publishes
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