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The commission also requested political parties to use C-Vigil app to report all instances of violation of the MCC. “Ministry of environment, forest and climate change has restricted the use of polluting material during campaign,” he said.Instructions were also given for printing the name and contact number of publishers and printers in all campaign material. The CEO, however, clarified that on public holidays nomination papers will not be accepted even if that is the last day for filing of nomination. Under the amended provisions, the candidates are now required to furnish income tax returns of the previous five years apart from the usual details of criminal antecedents. “The candidates are required to not only inform the returning officer about their criminal antecedents, but also publish advertisements in at least three local newspapers about pending and/or disposed criminal cases,” Khiangte said.The political parties have been directed to use permissible number of vehicles during campaign and apply at least three days in advance for seeking permission to use choppers..