58 days left for HoR Election: Effective implementation of code of conduct stressed
Summary
The Election Commission emphasizes the need for effective mechanisms to regulate misinformation and hate speech on social media during the upcoming House of Representatives election, with 58 days left.
Key Points
- The Election Commission highlighted challenges in implementing the election code of conduct due to extensive use of information technology.
- A Central Code of Conduct Monitoring Committee meeting stressed the need for mechanisms to control misinformation, hate speech, and fake news on digital platforms.
- Awareness, promotional, and punitive programs are recommended for effective code of conduct enforcement during elections.
- Chief Election Commissioner Ram Prasad Bhandari emphasized the regulation of social media and mobilization of all mechanisms for the election code implementation.
