Panchayat Polls: Odisha SEC Asks Collectors To Pull Down Govt Hoardings Across State 

The three-tier Panchayat elections in Odisha will be held in five phases starting from February 16, 2022. 

Panchayat Polls: Odisha SEC Asks Collectors To Pull Down Govt Hoardings Across State 

With the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) being in force for the upcoming general elections to Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) in Odisha, the State Election Commission on Wednesday ordered removal of hoardings and stickers displayed at public places and government offices across the State highlighting achievements of the State government.

“It has been brought to the notice of the Commission that hoardings highlighting the achievements of Government with or without the photographs of politicians/Ministers are being displayed in different Government offices/public places in the district,” RN Sahu, Secretary to SEC said in a letter.