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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, incitement or appealspeeches 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 to public. Parties shall also not create disturbances to other parties or candidates while campaigning.

;Meetings