Lok Sabha polls: UP Police asks uniformed cops to 'logout' of social media



With the model code of conduct coming into force for the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, Uttar Pradesh Police, touted as the world’s largest single command armed police force, had advised cops to exercise restraint over social media activities.
UP Director General of Police (DGP) O P Singh has underlined the uniformed cops ought not to be seen or perceived as favouring a particular political party or candidate through their social media updates.
In the poll related advisory issued last evening, the cops have been asked not to accept any gift from any political party or candidate in light of the model code of conduct. Besides, the policemen have been directed to desist from posting politically coloured social media updates as well for the sake of being impartial and non-partisan during the polls.
The state cops have also been advised against indulging in harassment of political functionaries at the behest of rival political party or leader, while ensuring that the policemen do not, through their conduct, express support for a political personality or formation.
At the same time, the UP cops have been directed not to discuss topics related to the voting preferences for any political party or leader.
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Article Source -> Business Standard

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