2024-04-09 01:07:11
Mobile calls and messages reach every home. In such a situation, the Election Commission fears that the election results can be influenced through mobile calls and messages. This is the reason why the telecom company and the Election Commission have become alert. All such calls and messages are being tracked which are being made in bulk. According to the report, the volume of SMS and calls increases by 300 to 400 million during elections. According to experts, the cost of bulk messages and calls during elections is kept at Rs 3 to 4 crore. It contains poll related information and advertisements. If you violate Election Commission rules by messaging and calling, you may have to go to jail.
Bulk messages will be tracked
According to the report, media certification will be required before releasing bulk messages and recording voice messages. It will also be monitored and tracked by the Election Commission of India i.e. ECI. The Election Commission is in talks with telecom companies so that the expenses of bulk calling and messaging can be tracked. Telecom companies are doing KYC of such customers who are running election related polls.
what not to do
- The dates of Lok Sabha elections have been announced. In such a situation, do not send a large number of election related polls to anyone.
- Do not send messages or calls to anyone that contain election material or advertisements.
- Please check any message before forwarding it. If the message has been forwarded multiple times, then please pay attention before forwarding such messages.
- Do not send too many messages at once.
- Do not send messages or calls pressurizing you to vote for any particular party or person.
- Do not call or message for taking money and voting.
- Do not call or send messages regarding bullying.