Consider the following statements :
1. The Election Commission is regarded as guardian of free and fair elections
2. . In every election, it issues a Model code of Conduct for political parties and candidates to conduct elections in free and fair manner.
3. The Commission issued the code for the first time in 1971 (5th Election) and revised it from time to time.
4. It lay down guidelines for conduct of political parties & candidates during elections.
5. However, there are instances of violation of code by the political parties and complaints are received for misuse of official machinery by the candidates.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
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