Referring to the commission’s move, which Yechury said was in contradiction of its own affidavit in the apex court earlier in the year, Yechury said the proposed changes in the MCC are “uncalled for”.
“Article 324 of the Constitution…does not provide for the Election Commission to regulate or evaluate the policy pronouncements and promises of welfare measures of political parties to the people at the time of an election… The proposed amendment to the MCC and the proforma for disclosure of the details of poll promises and their financial implications will get the Commission involved in political and policy matters which do not fall under its purview,” the Left leader said.
He said the Commission’s affidavit to the Supreme Court in April 2022 had stated that “offering/distribution of any freebies either before or after the election is a policy decision of the party concerned. And whether such policies are financially viable or have adverse effect on the economic health of the State is a question that has to be considered and decided by the voters of the State”.
“The CPI(M), therefore, wants the commission to withdraw the proposal to amend the Model Code of Conduct,” he said, especially because the issue is still pending before the Supreme Court.
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