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# The contesting candidates and their campaigners must respect the home life of their rivals and should not disturb them by holding roadshows or demonstrations in front of their houses. The code tells the candidates to keep it away.

# The election campaign rallies and roadshows must not hinder the road traffic.

# Political parties and candidates should refrain from any activity which may aggravate existing differences or create mutual hatred or cause tension between different castes and communities, religious or linguistic or otherwise. Asking for votes in the name of religion is also frowned upon.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/maneka-gandhis-wont-help-muslims-remark-what-the-model-code-of-conduct-says-on-invoking-religion-during-polls-5673666/ | title=Maneka Gandhi's 'won't help Muslims' remark: What the Model Code of Conduct says on invoking religion during polls | date=16 April 2019 }}</ref>

# Candidates are asked to refrain from distributing liquor to voters. It is a widely known fact in India that during election campaigning, liquor may be distributed to the voters.

# The election code in force hinders the government or ruling party leaders from launching new [[Welfare|welfare programs]] like the construction of roads, provision of drinking water facilities, etc., or any ribbon-cutting ceremonies.