Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana State Election Commission has issued a formal directive to remove all political nameplates and hoardings in municipalities where elections are currently proposed. A spokesperson for the commission confirmed on Thursday that the presence of boards featuring the names of mayors, presidents, and council members in public spaces such as streets and intersections constitutes a direct violation of the Model Code of Conduct. The commission has taken serious note of these displays and is demanding immediate corrective action to maintain a level playing field for the upcoming electoral process.
Deputy Commissioners across the affected regions have been instructed to enforce these guidelines with strictness and transparency. Local officials within municipal corporations, councils, and committees are now tasked with either covering up or completely removing any promotional signage that highlights current officeholders. This move aims to prevent the misuse of official positions and public resources for political campaigning, ensuring that no candidate gains an unfair advantage through state-funded displays during the pre-election period.
The directive emphasizes the importance of neutrality in urban governance as the state prepares for local body polls. By clearing the visual landscape of names and titles associated with sitting members, the commission seeks to uphold the integrity of the democratic process. Authorities have been warned that any delay in implementing these orders will be viewed as a lapse in administrative duty, as the commission remains vigilant in monitoring compliance with the established electoral protocols.
