LUCKNOW: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed the Uttar Pradesh govt to ensure that retired govt officials who have been re-employed or appointed to various posts do not participate in political activities during elections.In an order issued on Nov 9, the Commission said such retired officials must follow the same restrictions as serving govt employees whenever the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) is in force.This means they cannot campaign for political parties or candidates, seek votes or use their official positions to favour any political party.The Commission also directed that these officials cannot call election-related officers for meetings or hold video conferences with them in districts or constituencies where elections have been announced.The order is particularly aimed at retired officials appointed to govt positions where no specific rules exist to regulate their political activities.Apart from Uttar Pradesh, the instructions have also been issued to Uttarakhand, Punjab, Goa and Manipur.The Commission clarified that the restrictions also apply to employees of organisations, corporations, committees and commissions funded fully or partially by the govt.The ECI has asked the UP govt to inform all concerned officials about the instructions and ensure strict compliance, warning that any violation would be viewed seriously.
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