The Model Code of Conduct for governments, candidates, and political parties has come into force on 8th January with the announcement of the election schedule for five states.
All provisions of the poll code will apply to the whole of Goa, Manipur, Punjab, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh.
The model code is a set of guidelines, issued by the Election Commission.
It stays in effect till the elections are completed and the results are announced.