Political graffiti still blights public walls
The Hindu
Though, three days have passed after the model code of conduct was enforced, the political graffiti on public walls are yet to be removed or erased.
Minutes after announcing the poll dates on Friday, Chief Electoral Officer Satyaprada Sahu said the model code of conduct had come into immediate effect. Election officials in Tiruchi swung into action and removed the portraits of Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami and former Chief Minister Jayalalithaa from the offices of the State government. The portraits at Amma canteens were also removed.
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