In a blow to political parties before the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the Election Commission has banned the inclusion of children and minors in the election campaign. Income The Commission says that if any candidate is found violating the guidelines, action will be taken against him under the Child Labor Prohibition Act

The Election Commission has Started Preparations for the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections.

• On Monday, they gave instructions not to involve children and minors in the election campaign.
• They have issued strict instructions
• It has been said that while distributing campaign pamphlets and pasting posters in the general elections,
• Children or minors should not be seen shouting slogans or carrying party flags and banners

Participation of Children in The Campaign is Not Tolerated

As per the instructions of the Commission of India, minor children cannot be included in election activity. They have issued strict instructions regarding this. District Nirvaachan Adhikari Naresh Naravaal has appealed to all political parties to follow the guidelines of the Nirvaachan Commission. With this, he will come under the category of making minor children sing or recite poetry. In this guideline, the inclusion of children in political campaigns in any way, Which includes reciting poetry, songs, slogans, or words spoken by children or displaying symbols.

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Will Be Punished For Violating The Rules

The Commission said that if any party is found involving children in its election efforts, then action will be taken under all the acts and laws related to child labor. The District Officer and Returning Officer have been given the responsibility to take action in this regard. Giving information about the action to be taken if children are caught campaigning, the Commission said that all political parties and candidates should be informed about Child Labor (Prohibition and Prohibition)

The Commission Will Take Strict Action

Disciplinary Action will be taken by the Commission of India against those violating the orders. They have issued instructions in this regard. District Officer Naresh Narwal said that the Commission of India has issued strict instructions regarding the use of children in any activities. The Commission has directed political parties not to use minor children in campaigns in any form, including sloganeering, rallies, and meetings besides the distribution of posters/pamphlets.

Political Parties Should Not Give Permission: Commission

Citing a decision of the Bombay High Court in its guidelines, the Commission said that the Amended Act, 2016 provides that all political parties should not allow children to campaign.