13. Is there a ban on the use of state resources in favour or against a political party or candidate?
India
Answer
Yes
Source
"Any assistance from any government servant to help your prospects in the election, except that a government servant may, if he so desires, cast his vote
for you"
Source: Election Commission of India [2009] Handbook of Candidates
Comment
For example, the Handbook for candidates states that candidates are not permitted any assistance from any government servant to help the candidates prospects in the
election.
