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The first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections is scheduled to commence one week from now, on November 6, with an enticing battle between the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the opposition Mahagathbandhan alliance on the cards. As various political parties prepare for the big day, it is important to remember that the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) is currently in effect throughout the state. The Election Commission has made elaborate arrangements for the effective implementation of the MCC guidelines and warned of strict action. ALSO READ: Bihar Elections 2025: Here’s How You Can Check Candidates From Your Constituency What Is The Model Code Of Conduct? The Model Code of Conduct (MCC), a set of guidelines issued by the Election Commission of India for the conduct of political parties and candidates during elections, came into force after the announcement of poll dates earlier this week. The purpose of these guidelines is to ensure free, fair and peaceful elections. This will remain in effect till the results are announced, on November 14 in Bihar’s case. As per the MCC guidelines set by the Election Commission, criticism of other parties when made shall be confined to their policies and programme, past record and work. Parties and candidates shall refrain from criticism of all aspects of private life not connected with the public activities of the leaders or workers of other parties. Furthermore, criticism of other parties or their workers based on unverified allegations or distortions shall be avoided. Parties are also advised not to use communal or caste-based appeals for votes. The government cannot announce new projects or incentives that could attract voters. Violations can result in FIRs, campaigning restrictions, and even the postponement of elections. How To Report MCC Violations? If you spot any incident that you feel amounts to a violation of the Model Code of Conduct, you can submit a complaint to the Election Commission. For this, you need to download the cVigil app, developed by the Election Commission, which is available on Android and iOS devices. To report any MCC violation, users simply need to open the app, select the type of violation, and provide details of the incident, including location, time, and photographs or videos. The app also allows users to track the progress of their complaints. The cVigil app has proved to be very handy to report MCC violations. Here are some steps on how to use the cVigil app: Download the app from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store. Open the app and create an account. Select the type of violation you want to report. Provide details of the incident, including location, time, and photographs or videos. Submit your complaint. The Election Commission will investigate your complaint and take appropriate action. You can track the progress of your complaint in the app. The cVigil app uses GPS to track the location of the violation and allows users to capture live incidents. It also includes a feature where users can report a violation anonymously.
