Election Commission Acts on 11,000 Social Media Posts During Assembly Polls
The Election Commission of India has taken decisive action against over 11,000 social media posts violating the Model Code of Conduct or threatening public order during the ongoing Assembly elections in Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Puducherry, and West Bengal. Since the poll schedule announcement on March 15, 2026, measures have included content removal, filing of First Information Reports (FIRs), and issuing clarifications. The majority of these violations were linked to elections in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. The Commission emphasized strict monitoring under the Information Technology Act, mandating that social media platforms address misleading or unlawful AI-generated content within three hours of notification. Political entities are required to clearly label any synthetically generated or AI-altered campaign material to ensure transparency. A notable instance involved the removal of a recycled 2022 video falsely alleging voter intimidation by Trinamool Congress workers in West Bengal, prompting legal warnings from state police. This crackdown highlights the regulatory body's focus on maintaining electoral integrity and combating digital misinformation in key regional contests.
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Election Commission Acts on 11,000 Social Media Posts During Assembly Polls
The Election Commission of India has taken decisive action against over 11,000 social media posts violating the Model Code of Conduct or threatening public order during the ongoing Assembly elections in Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Puducherry, and West Bengal. Since the poll schedule announcement on March 15, 2026, measures have included content removal, filing of First Information Reports (FIRs), and issuing clarifications. The majority of these violations were linked to elections in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. The Commission emphasized strict monitoring under the Information Technology Act, mandating that social media platforms address misleading or unlawful AI-generated content within three hours of notification. Political entities are required to clearly label any synthetically generated or AI-altered campaign material to ensure transparency. A notable instance involved the removal of a recycled 2022 video falsely alleging voter intimidation by Trinamool Congress workers in West Bengal, prompting legal warnings from state police. This crackdown highlights the regulatory body's focus on maintaining electoral integrity and combating digital misinformation in key regional contests.
The Indian Express