Which statement are incorrect with reference to the Election Campaign in India? 
(A) Government provides resources for the election campaign 
(B) No party or candidate can bribe or threaten voters 
(C) No party or candidate can use any place of worship for election propaganda 
(D) No party or candidate can appeal to voters in the name of caste or religion 
(E) Once elections are announced, ministers shall not lay the foundation stone of any project or make any promise to the voters 
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 

Correct option is A

The statement (A) "Government provides resources for the election campaign" is incorrect. In India, the government does not fund election campaigns for political parties or candidates. The candidates and their respective political parties are responsible for managing their campaign finances independently, which they primarily obtain from private funding, donations, and other permissible sources. Additionally, there are strict guidelines from the Election Commission of India (ECI) on spending limits for candidates and parties during elections.
The rest of the statements are correct:
· (B) It is prohibited by the ECI for any party or candidate to bribe or threaten voters as part of the code of conduct.
· (C) Religious places cannot be used for election propaganda, ensuring secular practices in campaigns.
· (D) Campaigning cannot appeal to voters based on caste or religion, upholding a secular democratic framework.
· (E) Ministers are restricted from making promises or inaugurating projects once elections are announced, as per the Model Code of Conduct.
Information Booster:
1. Election Commission of India (ECI) issues the Model Code of Conduct to ensure fair elections.
2. Model Code of Conduct includes guidelines for campaign behavior, candidate expenses, and government conduct.
3. Public funding for campaigns is not practiced in India, though some countries use taxpayer funds to support campaigns.
4. Prohibitions on caste and religious appeals in campaigns help curb divisive politics.
5. Use of worship places in campaigns is strictly banned to maintain secularism in political practices.
6. Campaign spending limit is set by the ECI for candidates, which they must not exceed.