"Security personnel are allowed to campaign in uniform for their preferred candidates during leave under the 2026 Election Code of Conduct."

The Election Code of Conduct and related security directives consistently bar serving security personnel from taking part in partisan campaigning, whether they are on active duty or on leave. This includes restrictions on participating in rallies, canvassing or appearing in campaign material in uniform.

Recent clarification notices issued by the Election Commission, including the case involving alleged use of police personnel in support of a candidate, underline that the use of security staff in campaigns is considered a violation, not a protected right.

While retired personnel acting in a personal capacity may engage in politics under certain conditions, serving members in uniform are required to maintain political neutrality. Claims that the 2026 code has newly allowed uniformed campaigning by serving staff are therefore false.