MCD removes thousands of political ads from city in anticipation of upcoming LS polls

PTI reports that the MCD in New Delhi has removed over 6,12,729 political advertisements due to the Model Code of Conduct for the Lok Sabha elections. Following the Election Commission's orders, the MCD has taken down hoardings, posters, banners, signages, and flags promoting political parties within 24 hours of the election schedule announcement. The MCC has been in effect since March 16, with Delhi's voting scheduled for May 25 and vote counting for June 4.

In view of the Model Code of Conduct in force for the Lok Sabha elections, the MCD has removed 6,12,729 political advertisement from across its 12 zones till date, according to an official document.

Abiding by the Election Commission's order, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has removed 2,64,798 hoardings, 2,67,867 posters/banners/wall paintings, 45,971 signages and 34,093 flags.

As per the Election Commission (EC) order, any kind of poster, hoarding or banner in a public place which promotes any political party or leader has to be removed within 24 hours of the election schedule announcement.

The Model Code of Conduct (MCC) came into force on March 16 with the Election Commission announcing the schedule for the general elections. Delhi will vote on May 25 in the sixth phase of the seven-phase polls.

The counting of votes will be held on June 4.

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