Photos: Model behaviour and codes of conduct as Karnataka goes to polls

Hoardings, posters, banners, flags and names on the signboard removed as an effect of the model code of conduct ahead of state assembly elections in Karnataka. The Model Code of Conduct imposes restrictions on political advertisement or propaganda ahead of elections hoping to keep voters uninfluenced and polling fair.

Updated on: May 12, 2018 12:16 PM IST

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A hoarding featuring actor and politician Upendra has his face blotted out with ink, an effect of the model code of conduct ahead of state assembly elections in Ramanagara district, Karnataka. The Model Code of Conduct imposes restrictions on political advertisement or propaganda ahead of elections hoping to keep voters uninfluenced and polling fair. (Arijit Sen / HT Photo)

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The portraits and names on the signboard above this RO water distribution unit in Kanakapura district for instance, have been covered to prevent unwanted influence on voters heading out to cast their ballot in the state assembly elections. (Arijit Sen / HT Photo)

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A not so ‘swachh’ wall mural after the authorities were done with this Swachh Bharat Abhiyan advertisement in the state’s Kalburgi district. (Arijit Sen / HT Photo)

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Indira Gandhi manages to make her presence felt despite an attempt by district authorities to mask this portrait of the former Prime Minister with a sheet that’s falling short at an Indira canteen in Kalburgi. (Arijit Sen / HT Photo)

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Verging on overcaution, the hammer and sickle of the Communist Party of India (CPI) has been filled with paint despite the fact that no one is contesting a seat from the party here in Chitradurga district. (Arijit Sen / HT Photo)

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Paint not required... a simple curtain will do. Or so the district authorities thought trying to hide the portraits of former Prime Minister of India and Janta Dal (secular) leader H D Deve Gowda and his son Kumarswamy at this outlet of Namma Appaji canteen. (Arijit Sen / HT Photo)

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Portraits of local Congress spokesperson Ramya removed here at the Ramya Canteen in Mandya. (Arijit Sen / HT Photo)