pre-certification
Bihar Election Commission Mandates Pre-Certification for Print Ads During 2025 Assembly Polls
Oct 21, 2025 02:39 pm CST
The Election Commission of India has issued a notification requiring pre-certification for all political print advertisements during the Bihar Legislative Assembly elections. The restrictions apply to November 5-6 for Phase I and November 10-11 for Phase II, with applications due two days before publication. The Commission has also mandated paid holidays for all employed voters on polling days.
Election Commission Mandates Pre-Approval for Political Ads and Social Media Disclosures
Oct 14, 2025 01:16 pm CST
The Election Commission of India has issued new guidelines requiring all political parties and candidates to obtain pre-certification for advertisements on electronic and social media platforms before publication, while also mandating disclosure of official social media accounts during nomination filing and comprehensive reporting of digital campaign expenses within 75 days after elections.