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Lok Sabha Polls 2024: The telcos are conducting careful know-your-customer (KYC) verification of those who want to disseminate election-related information or advertisements.
As per ECI directions, bulk SMS or recorded voice messages require prior clearance from the Media Certification and Monitoring Committee (MCMC), as do other avenues such as TV, cinema halls and social media. Separately, as per telecom regulations, all enterprise communication is pre-checked by telcos by registering the message content or pre-recorded voice templates on the blockchain system.
Political parties campaigning for the Lok Sabha election must adhere to fixed rates for food and expenses set by the district election department. Costs include samosas and tea for Rs 10 each, coffee and cold drinks for Rs 15 each, vegetarian thali for Rs 100, and non-vegetarian thali for Rs 180. These expenses, along with fees for equipment rental and advertising, contribute to the overall spending limit of Rs 95 lakh per constituency. The Election Commission is actively monitoring campaign spending to prevent violations.
Mangaluru: Election observer for the Dakshina Kannada Lok Sabha constituency, IAS officer Akanksha Ranjan, held a meeting with deputy commissioner Mul.
Tirupati district collector enforces MCMC approval for political ads per election commission guidelines. Approval needed for all media platforms and p