The Model Code of Conduct (MCC) is a set of guidelines issued by the Election Commission of India (ECI) that political parties and candidates must follow during election periods.

The Model Code of Conduct (MCC) is a set of guidelines issued by the Election Commission of India (ECI) that political parties and candidates must follow during election periods.

Its Importance:

• The main aim of the MCC is to ensure that elections are conducted in a free, fair, and unbiased manner.
• It prevents the misuse of power by the ruling government and ensures that all political parties compete on equal terms.
• It prohibits practices like bribing voters, spreading false promises, or misusing government resources.
• During the tenure of T.N. Seshan as Chief Election Commissioner in the 1990s, the MCC was strictly enforced, making the ECI a powerful guardian of fairness and integrity in elections.