Erode dist: Model code of conduct comes into effect

The model code of conduct came into effect in the erode municipal corporation on Wednesday, and returning officer Ro and corporation commissioner K Sivakumar warned people against violating the code. Statues of political party leaders were covered using jute bags, per the model code. Officials removed party flags banners and posters on the streets. Meanwhile, district election officer and collector H Krishnanunni monitored the electronic voting machines before the political party functionaries on Thursday. He said as many as 500 EVMs were kept ready for the byelection. "Eight experts from Bhel came to Erode to check the EVMs." He said the byelection was announced following the death of incumbent Congress Mla E Thirumahan Everaa. The byelection will be held on February 27.