Display of leaflets, posters, a nd photog ra phs of the ca nd idates,
symbols, flags and banners shall be permitted according to
election laws. lf any party or a group is given privileged
treatment, it will be a violation of Article 1 2 of the Constitution.
7.
Electoral Officers/all Security Forces/Police Officials shall
strictly enforce the law with regard to persons who violate the
right of others to vote. lf this were not implemented, it would
be a violation of Articles 1 2 and 14 (1) of the Constitution.
8.
Electoral Officers/all Security Forces/Police Officials shall
provide adequate security to polling centres and other related
places and make every effort to facilitate the conduct of a free
and fair election in accordance with the law of the land.
9.
The law shall be equally enforced against political parties or
persons irrespective of their status or powers if in breach of
election laws. Thus, it shall be the duty of Electoral Officers/all
Security Forces/Police Officials to enforce the law strictly
against all persons who misuse or cause damage to public
property, e.9., government vehicles, buildings and premises.
10.
Electoral Officers/all Security Forces/Police Officials have a
responsibility to prevent election related violence including
post-election violence. According to past experience, political
power is used to commit such acts of violence,which results in
violation of fundamental rights. Electoral Officers/all Security
Forces/Police Officials shalltake all necessary steps according
to procedures established by the law to prevent violation of
fundamental rights.
11.
Electoral Officers/all Security Forces/Police Officials shall not
participate in the preparation of any type of violence against
persons or property, including subjecting persons to torture,
cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment or punishment, on
their own initiative or at the behest of any other party.