Maharashtra Municipal Elections: Code of Conduct Imposed, Violators Face Jail

• Maharashtra State Election Commission announced elections for 2869 seats across 29 Municipal Corporations.
• Voting will take place on January 15, with results declared on January 16; the Code of Conduct is effective from December 15.
• The Code of Conduct ensures fair elections by setting rules for political parties, government, and administration until results are announced.
• Key restrictions include no new government schemes, no use of state resources for campaigning, and removal of promotional material.
• Violations of the Code of Conduct can lead to actions like FIRs, barring candidates from elections, or even imprisonment.

Why It Matters: Maharashtra's election code is strict; violations can lead to jail.