A security personnel at a polling booth in New Delhi.( File image)
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New Delhi: Delhi Police has warned against recording social media reels at polling stations during the assembly elections on Wednesday, an official said.
Addressing a press conference at Delhi Police headquarters on Monday, Special Commissioner of Police (Law and Order Zone-II) Madhup Tewari said anyone found violating this rule will face legal action.
"There are strict guidelines of the Election Commission of India that no mobile phone is allowed inside the polling station. The same message will also be displayed at every polling station," the officer said.
The rule is aimed at preventing disruptions and maintaining the integrity of the electoral process, he said.
Police have urged voters to follow the guidelines and refrain from any activity that could compromise security or order at polling booths.
Police will also monitor social media platforms to check if anyone posts pictures or videos from inside polling stations, he said.
Voting for the Delhi assembly polls will be held on February 5.
Delhi Assembly Election 2025 | The first of two state assembly polls this year sees a three-way contest between AAP, Congress, and BJP in the nation's capital. AAP decided to contest the polls alone, causing rumours of a rift in I.N.D.I.A. BJP, meanwhile, is hoping the liquor excise policy scam and pollution in Delhi will give the saffron party an edge over AAP. Kejriwal, on the other hand, has different plans with his demand for reservations for Delhi Jats. Congress will also be looking to make its presence felt and has not held back from attacking its own alliance partner. Check live updates and track the latest coverage, live news, in-depth opinions, and analyses only on Deccan Herald.
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