New Delhi, May 7 -- The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday announced the lifting of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) following the completion of Assembly elections in Assam, Keralam, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, along with the Union Territory of Puducherry.

In an official communication issued by the Election Commission, the MCC has ceased to be in operation with immediate effect after the declaration of election results by the respective Returning Officers.

The Commission stated that the Model Code of Conduct had come into force from the date of announcement of the election schedule and remained operational till the completion of the election process.

"Now, that the results in respect of General Election to the Legislative As...