NC Anantnag candidate Tauqeer openly inciting people to chop of hands of forest official
SRINAGAR, MAR 29 (PTK): Jammu and Kashmir National Conference’s (JKNC) Assembly candidate from South Kashmir, Syed Tauqeer is seen openly inciting people to chop off hands of forest officials.
National conference leader Judge Syed Tauqeer during a rally in south Kashmir Judge Tauqeer openly inciting people to chop of hands of forest officials.
“I was told forest officials block your passage in the forests. You have my permission to chop off the hands and feet of those who stop you, I will handle it,” Tauqeer can be heard saying.
“There is still some time for the government to be formed, but you can start right away,” he says, to which the crowd cheers.
The MCC prescribes detailed guidelines on what to do and what not to do once the schedule of elections is announced. It takes help of previous landmark judgments made by the Supreme Court to drive home the point on certain rules. The MCC has extensive rules on using the national flag, guest houses of government and government-owned enterprises, official vehicles and public funds, among others.
Official work of candidates must not be combined with campaigning or electioneering. For example, an incumbent MP/MLA should not participate in an event in the capacity of an MP/MLA and then use the stage to campaign for polls.
Places of worship shall not be used for election propaganda, in the form of speeches, songs or posters.
Once MCC is in place, restrictions to announce financial grants/relief, laying the foundation stone of projects and promising any welfare scheme come into force. However, schemes that are in the final stage of commissioning can be inaugurated without involving political leaders and celebrations.
No advertisements shall be published in print and electronic media publicising the achievements of the government at the cost of the public exchequer, from the date of the announcement.
All hoardings and advertisements projecting the achievements of any living political leader or political party and which carry his/her photo, name or party symbol at the cost of public exchequer should be removed immediately once the election is announced.
During MCC, photos of the Chief Minister, Prime Minister and other party functionaries who are active in public life and maybe contesting elections must not be displayed in government buildings or premises.
MCC is applicable to organisations and associations that are not political in nature, yet promote a particular political party or a candidate. If any such programme involves promotional content, then the organisation should obtain prior written permission for such a programme with the details of the expenses incurred on such event and submit the same to the District Electoral Officer.
No propaganda materials should be used in places where identity slips are distributed on polling day or near polling booths. Propaganda materials include posters, flyers, notices, wall paintings, pictures, audio/video content, artefacts having pictures of the party or candidate etc.
Liquor shops are to be shut during the last 48 hours nearing the poll date and on the counting day. Distribution of liquor during elections is prohibited. (PTK)
