Consider the following statements with respect to the Model Code of Conduct Relating to Elections: 1. Ministers shall not sanction grants/payments out of discretionary funds from the time elections are announced by the Election Commission. 2. Ministers shall not enter any polling station or place of counting except in their capacity as a candidate or voter or authorized agent. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• A.  Only               
• B.  Only 2
• C.  Both 1 and 2    
• D.  Neither 1 nor 2