Consider the following statements regarding the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) in India:
1. The MCC is a set of guidelines issued by the Election Commission to regulate political parties and candidates before elections.
2. The MCC is legally enforceable, and violations lead to strict penalties under election laws.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1
1 only
2
2 only
3
Both 1 and 2
4
Neither 1 nor 2