Electoral campaigning, apart from door to door campaigning by no more than five at a time, drew to a close on Tuesday as Tamil Nadu got ready for election day on Thursday.
The legislation which prohibits the unlawful assembly of more than five persons, prevents any campaigning through electronic media, public meetings or rallies.
The prohibition which began at 6pm on Tuesday will be in force until 6am on Thursday.
"Based on the general feedback and to check money distribution and to maintain law and order by preventing violent clashes between the members of political parties, the prohibitory order will be issued," the officer, Praveen Kumar, was quoted by the Times of India as saying.
The move, unprecedented in Tamil Nadu, was taken after the state was identified as one of six in India known for the mass distribution of money in exchange for votes just before elections, or 'expenditure sensitivity'.
According to the TOI, marriage halls and residential lodgings will be closely monitored to ensure the laws are adhered to.
See here for report in The Hindu.
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