Political Parties Asked To Uphold The Law During Public Activities And Election Campaigns

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Political Parties Asked To Uphold The Law During Public Activities And Election Campaigns

The Council for Responsible Political Behaviour is asking all political parties to uphold the Constitution and the spirit and letter of the laws relating to the holding of public activities and election campaigns.

Maintain the highest moral principles and ethical standards with respect to their conduct during the campaign, the elections and the post-election period.

Cooperate with the police in maintaining law and order during election campaigns.

Promote and enforce respect, tolerance, harmony and peace amongst their supporters in the remaining hours before the poll, as well as on Election Day and in the post-election period.

Refrain from practices that promote divisiveness in the Society and commit to the removal of any structures (behavioural, cultural, social or organizational) which reinforce divisiveness.

Take deliberate steps to publicly disassociate themselves from criminal elements and criminal