Punjab

Eci Issues Prohibition Protocol During 48 Hour Before Poll

Office Of Chief Electoral Officer Punjab

Eci Issues Prohibition Protocol During 48 Hour Before Poll

Prohibition Imposed On Broadcasting Or Propagating Election Material On Tv Or Radio

Chandigarh, February 17:

The Election Commission Of India Today Issued Extensive Guidelines To The District Election Officers To Ensure  Prohibitions During The Period Of 48 Hours (6 Pm On Fabrury 18, 2022) Ending With Hours Fixed For Conclusion Of Poll In Punjab To Be Held On Fabrury 20, 2022.

Voting Will Take Place In The State Of Punjab On February 20, 2022 From 8:00 Am To 6:00 Pm.

Giving Details On This, Chief Electoral Officer Punjab, Dr. S. Karuna Raju  Said That The Guidelines Have Been Issued In Accordance With The Provisions Enacted In The Section 126 Representation Of Peoples’ Act 1951.

According To The Guidelines The Ongoing Campaigning In All The 117 Assembly Constituencies Would Come To An End 48 Hours Prior To The Polling Time.

Subsequently All The Political Leaders, Functionaries Or Party Workers Who Are Not The Registered Voters Will Have To Vacate The Constituency Within This Period, However The Elected Mp Or Mla Of Poll Going Parliamentary Constituencies/Assembly Constituencies Should Not Be Asked To Leave There Constituencies During Election To Lok Sabha/State Legislative Assembly Even If He/She Is Not An Elector Of The Poll Going  Asaambly Constituencies, Said Dr. Raju.

Necessary Guidelines Have Been Issued To The Police And Civil Administration All Across The State To Ensure That The Outsiders Who Are Not Required In The Area, Leave Immediately. All The Political Parties Have Also Been Briefed On This So That The Eci Directive Could Be Followed, Said Dr. Raju. The Commission Has Also Directed The Election And Police Administration To Keep A Close Check On The Community Centres, Guest Houses And Lodges So That The Outsiders, If Any, Could Be Kept Housed Without Causing Any Disturbance During The Electoral Process. The Identity Cards Of Those Who Stay There In The Constituency Would Also Be Checked, He Added. He Also Said That The Administration Has Been Asked To Ensure All Those Who Have Been Under Security Cover Could Remain There In The Constituency, In Which They Are The Registered Voters, Till The Poll Day.

Adding Further, He Said That These Directions Would Not Be Applicable On The Contesting Candidates Or The State Heads Of The Political Parties But They Would Be Allowed To Move Only Between Their State Party Office And Their Residence About Which The Election Commission Has Already Been Informed.

He Further Said That In Case Of A Prominent Political Leader Didn’t Leave The Constituency After Campaign Period Was Over, Citing Some Medical Reasons. In This Case The District Election Officer Concerned, In Consultation With Chief Electoral Officer, Would Constitute A Medical Board For Health Check-Up Of The Political Functionary Seeking Exemption. The Medical Board Shall, After Medical Examination Of The Patient And His/Her Medical History, Will Give Report Whether Condition Of The Patient (Political Leader) Is Such That He Can’t Move Or Be Shifted Under Medical Attendance Out Of The Constituency In An Ambulance Or Vehicle. The Exemption Would Only Be Considered By The Election Commission After Consideration Of Report Of The Medical Board Received Through Chief Electoral Officer Concerned.

The Election Commission Has Also Imposed Complete Prohibition On Broadcasting Or Propagating Election Related Material On Tv, Radio Or Even Newspapers. Any Such Material Influencing The Voters Would Not Be Permissible During The 48 Hours Before The Poll.

However, Any Advertisement Being Published In The Newspapers On Fabrury 19,2022 And 20, 2022 Requires Prior Permission Or Certification From The Eci, Added Dr. Raju.

Ceo Said That All The Advertisement For The Prospect Of The Candidates Or The Political Party During The Last 48 Hours Will Be Restricted. According To The Guidelines All The Electronic Media Advertisement, Including The Bulk Sms, Ivrs And Social Media Have Been Completely Banned For Broadcasting During The Last 48 Hours Ending With Poll I.E. Starting From 6 Pm Of Fabrury 18,2022 To 20th Fabrury 2022. He Said That All The Print Media Advt To Be Published During The Last 48 Hours Have Got To Be Certified By State Level Mcmc, If It Is General Party Propaganda For The Entire State. He However, Said That If This Is For The Prospects Of The Candidate, Then The District Level Mcmc Would Certify.

Adding Further Dr. Raju Said That All The Political Parties And The Media Have Been Advised To Follow The Directions Strictly As Per The Guidelines Of The Eci.

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