Madikeri: It is marriage season in Kodagu and this time as the season has coincided with the elections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has kept an eye on lavish programmes where liquor is served to guests.
Though serving liquor to guests during family functions is common in Kodagu, the Model Code of Conduct forbids serving liquor in the open bar. The Election Commission has, however, clarified that there is no restriction on conducting private functions. However, serving liquor during the functions would lead to violation of the code of conduct.
