What is “model code of conduct”?

What is “model code of conduct”?

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All the political parties in our country have agreed to a Model Code of Conduct for election campaigns. According to this no party or candidate can :

(i) Use any place of worship for election propaganda.

(ii) Use government vehicles, aircrafts and officials for elections.

(iii) Once elections arc announced, Ministers shall not lay foundation stones of any projects, take any big policy decisions or make any promises of providing public facilities.