EC turns down Goa govt's poll code relaxation request

The Election Commission of IndiaTuesday turned down a request by the Goa government forrelaxation in model code of conduct, in force since March 10for Lok Sabha polls, in the South district for pre-monsoonworks

State Chief Electoral Officer Kunal informed Goa ChiefSecretary Parimal Rai that the model code of conduct would berelaxed only after the entire election process was over

While polls to the state's two Lok Sabha seats wereover on April 23, bypoll to the Panaji Assembly seat, in NorthGoa district, is slated for May 19.