India News: ECI's all-party meet today for framing guidelines on 'freebies'
- 5 years ago
New Delhi: The Election Commission will hold a meeting of various political parties on August 12 for framing guidelines on 'freebies' in election manifestos following directions of the Supreme Court.
The guidelines are being framed in view of the recent Supreme Court order which says there is no enactment that directly governs the contents of the election manifesto.
The Election Commission has sought the opinion of various political parties on the matter before making rules on allurements in election manifestos.
The poll body wishes to formulate a clear policy on defining freebies announced by parties ahead of elections and has invited suggestions from them.
Representatives of political parties have also been invited to give their views on the contentious issue of defining 'freebies' during the meeting, after which the EC will take a call, Commission officials said.
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The guidelines are being framed in view of the recent Supreme Court order which says there is no enactment that directly governs the contents of the election manifesto.
The Election Commission has sought the opinion of various political parties on the matter before making rules on allurements in election manifestos.
The poll body wishes to formulate a clear policy on defining freebies announced by parties ahead of elections and has invited suggestions from them.
Representatives of political parties have also been invited to give their views on the contentious issue of defining 'freebies' during the meeting, after which the EC will take a call, Commission officials said.
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