The Election Commission of India (ECI) has sought an amendment to the Representation of People Act 1951.
It will prevent print media, social media and other digital platforms from carrying political advertisements in the last 48 hours before the polling begins.
Section 126 of the Representation of People Act 1951 prevents electronic media from airing any political advertisements in the silent period (48 hours before polling begins).
ECI has also made it mandatory to seek pre-certification of the campaign material to be published in newspapers during the 48 hours.