Model election code comes into force for Belagavi LS bypolls

With the Election Commission announcing the dates for the byelection to the Belagavi Lok Sabha Constituency, the poll code of conduct has come into force with immediate effect and all officials should ensure effective implementation of the guidelines from the Election Commission, Deputy Commissioner of Belagavi M.G. Hiremath has said.

Holding an emergency video conference in Belagavi on Tuesday in the wake of the bypoll announcement on Tuesday, Mr. Hiremath said that various teams had already been formed and requisite training given to them in advance. “All the teams, including the one keeping vigil over poll code adherence, should immediately get to work,” he said. He said that as per COVID-19 guidelines, ballot papers would be provided to senior citizens above the age of 80 and physically challenged voters.