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Much of it is designed to avert communal clashes and corrupt practices. For example, politicians should not make hate speeches, putting one community against another or make promises about new projects that may sway a voter.

For the 2014 general election the code came into force on 5 March 2014 when the Commission announced the dates and remains in force till the end of the [[Electoral process|electoral process.]].

"The Model Code of Conduct is crucial to make sure a level playing field among various contenders in the poll fray," said the Chief Election Commissioner [[V.S. Sampath]] at the press conference.<ref>http://www.ibtimes.co.in/articles/541909/20140305/lok-sabha-election-2014-model-code-conduct.htm</ref>