New regulation incorporated into Election code of conduct
Summary
The Election Commission has introduced a new regulation prohibiting all forms of campaigning during the election campaign prohibition period and requiring online media campaign expenditures to be reported in election expenses.
Key Points
- The Election Commission banned all forms of campaign activities during the election campaign prohibition period, including discussions, assemblies, and workshops.
- Political parties and candidates must report campaign expenses related to online media in their election expense documentation.
- The regulation recognizes full press freedom along with self-regulation as guaranteed by the Constitution.
- The regulation expands the definition of social media platforms and addresses the use of artificial intelligence to violate the election code of conduct.
