In a move designed to rein in party workers, UP chief minister and state Samajwadi president Akhilesh Yadav has now issued strict guidelines to party workers regarding use of hoardings and party flags.
Mr Akhilesh Yadav has banned party leaders and workers from putting up hoardings, banners, posters, cut-outs and distributing pamphlets of any kind. He has also specified persons who are entitled to use party flags on their vehicles.
According to directives issued on Friday, party flags can be used by members and special invitees to the Samajwadi Party’s national and state executive committee. Party MPs, MLAs and MLCs, along with former MPs, MLAs and MLCs can also use the flag on their vehicles.