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EC cracks whip on uncertified political ads ahead of polls
The Morning Standard
|October 15, 2025
WITH the Bihar Assembly elections and by-elections in eight constituencies across seven States and Union Territories on the cards, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has tightened oversight on political advertising, especially on electronic and social media.
The ECI on Tuesday directed all political parties and candidates to seek pre-certification from the Media Certification and Monitoring Committees (MCMCs) before publishing any political advertisements across electronic platforms, including social media. Bihar will vote in two phases on November 6 and 11, with counting set fo
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