GUWAHATI: The State Election Commission has cautioned the media on the issue of ‘paid news’ and asked media persons to show “greater responsibility” with suitable disclaimers, especially during election time.
The general election and Media Certification and Monitoring Committees (MCMCs) have been formed for this purpose.
Mukesh Chandra Sahu, Chief Electoral Officer said that all polling stations in Assam will have VVPAT system during the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The VVPAT is a device that has a printer attached to the Electronic Voting Machines (EVM). The VVPAT devices dispense a slip with the name and symbol of the party candidate for which a person has voted, which then enables verification of the voting process. These VVPAT slips will be counted along with the votes punched into the EVM.
Sahu said that voters can apply online for correcting their names in the voters list or by downloading the Voter Helpline app, besides the ‘Subidha’ app for checking candidates’ nomination papers, their affidavits and government dues.
