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Model code of conduct ends Gujarat sop spree

Through a network of around 40,000 workers, Gujarat implements the National Rural Health Mission in the state

A K Joti
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Chief Election Commissioner A K Joti during the announcement of the schedule for the Gujarat Assembly elections, in New Delhi on Wednesday. Photo: PTI

Sohini DasVinay Umarji Ahmedabad
It has been raining freebies in poll-bound Gujarat.

Since election dates for Himachal Pradesh were announced, the Gujarat government has been on an overdrive to make last-minute announcements (mostly for government employees) to appease voters before the state goes to elections. Gujarat would have Assembly elections on December 9 and 14, said the Election Commission on Wednesday. Results would be announced on December 18.

The Opposition had alleged that government was delaying announcing election dates to that it can announce sops till the last minute to woo voters. The Model Code of Conduct kicked in on Tuesday, ending the use