Political advertising from public money violates the model code of conduct.
At least two railway employees were suspended after tickets with the photo of Prime Minister Narendra Modi printed on them were issued to passengers, according to news agency ANI on Tuesday. Political advertising from public money violates the model code of conduct.
The incident took place at Uttar Pradesh’s Barabanki railway station on Monday. According to the ADM, when the shift changed on Saturday the old roll was mistakenly used. A departmental probe is currently underway. “On April 13, when the shift changes, the old roll was mistakenly used. Two employees suspended. A departmental probe is underway,” said the ADM.
The railway ticket issued contains the achievements of the BJP with regard to Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) and photograph of PM Modi. The photograph was part of an Urban Development Ministry advertisement campaign. A portion of the back side of the ticket is often used for advertising.
The Model Code of Conduct (MCC) came into effect from March 10 when the dates for voting in the Lok Sabha election were announced. It comes into effect to primarily ensure that no party or political leader is able to get an unfair advantage before elections in states or the country as a whole.
