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BJP Calls for Early Model Code of Conduct in Punjab After Marathon Ban
✍️ India Today
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 08:23 PM
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The BJP has urged the Punjab government to impose the Model Code of Conduct ahead of schedule, citing the recent ban on a marathon over law‑and‑order concerns.
New Delhi – The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has formally demanded that the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) be enforced in Punjab earlier than the usual timeline. The party’s request follows a state‑level decision to prohibit a scheduled marathon, which officials said was necessary to maintain law and order.
BJP leaders argue that the ban reflects a deteriorating security situation and that an early MCC would curb political activities that could further strain public order. They have urged the state administration to act swiftly, warning that postponing the code could embolden opposition rallies.
The state government has not yet responded to the BJP’s demand. Observers note that the call for an early MCC comes ahead of the upcoming electoral cycle, adding a new dimension to the ongoing law‑and‑order debate in Punjab.
BJP leaders argue that the ban reflects a deteriorating security situation and that an early MCC would curb political activities that could further strain public order. They have urged the state administration to act swiftly, warning that postponing the code could embolden opposition rallies.
The state government has not yet responded to the BJP’s demand. Observers note that the call for an early MCC comes ahead of the upcoming electoral cycle, adding a new dimension to the ongoing law‑and‑order debate in Punjab.