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The model code of conduct consists of seven sections which deal with general conduct, meetings, processions, party in power, polling booth, polling day and election manifestos.<ref>{{cite report|title=Model Code of Conduct|url=https://eci.gov.in/mcc/|publisher=[[Election Commission of India]]|access-date=28 March 2019}}</ref>
;General conduct
The section deals with general set of guidelines to be followed by the parties and candidates during the election process. It prohibits any discrimination, incitementspeeches or speechesany references based on religion, linguistics or castes and refrains candidates or parties from criticizing others based on their personal private life or unsubstantiated allegations. The section bans all activities against law such as bribing, intimidation, impersonation, unlawful occupation of private property or disturbance topublicetc. Parties shall also not create disturbances to other parties or candidates while campaigning.
;Meetings
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;Party in Power
The section deals with the conduct of the ruling party when the elections are in progress. The government or its constituents shall not disturb or exert influence on the election process. It also prescribes that official work and campaigning shall be kept separate and no official machinery or personnel should be used for campaigning. It also prohibits government from spending public money for propaganda. No schemes or grants should be announced or launched by ministers directly or indirectly through authorities and no appointments/changes shall be made with respect to government personnel with a view to exert undue influence.
;Election Manifestos
The section was framed as per directions from the [[Supreme Court of India]] and deals with the election manifestos by the political parties. The manifesto shall not contain any promises construed as against the law and the constitution. It also prohibits the release of manifestations in the period prescribed by the Election Commission.
