Acting Chief Election Commissioner Assures Measures Against Misuse of Technology in Upcoming By-elections
Summary
Acting Chief Election Commissioner Ramprasad Bhandari announced plans and an MoU with TikTok to prevent misuse of technology and misinformation during the upcoming House of Representatives by-elections on February 21.
Key Points
- Acting Chief Election Commissioner Ramprasad Bhandari confirmed proactive measures against technology misuse in upcoming by-elections.
- An MoU was signed between the Election Commission and TikTok to prevent election environment pollution and misinformation.
- TikTok will support the Election Commission in promoting election integrity and capacity building free of cost.
- The partnership aims to ensure accurate, reliable, and timely election information reaches the public, preventing code of conduct violations.
