The election noise will stop today for the sixth phase of voting for the Lok Sabha elections 2024 to be held on May 25. Road shows, public meetings, processions and all programs will be banned across the country including Haryana. Now only 48 hours are left for voting for the Lok Sabha elections.
During this period, political parties and candidates are not allowed to campaign by the Election Commission of India (ECI). Under Section 126 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, this time limit expires after the voting. The police and administration will keep an eye on the ban on election campaigning. The special thing is that on the last day of campaigning, the candidates will be seen putting in their full strength. It is hoped that they will avoid influencing the voters when the silence period is implemented. According to the commission's report, the district the magistrate For this time frame, instructions have been issued to ban illegal gatherings, public meetings, use of loud speakers and limit the gathering to less than 5 people. According to ECI, door-to-door campaigning is allowed during this period.
After the peaceful period starts this evening in Haryana, there will be a ban on conducting any kind of election related voting on television or other platforms. Under Article 126, no such action will be allowed which could affect the election results. Meanwhile, political advertisements will not be run through electronic and social media. ECI has reiterated the rules implemented before the assembly elections to be held in 5 states in the year 2022. The Election Commission had said at that time that TV, radio channels, cable networks, internet websites, social media platforms should ensure that no one's views or appeals are broadcasted during this period. Failure to do so will be construed as promoting the prospects of a particular party or candidate or influencing the outcome of the election.