The Election Commission of India is preparing a blueprint to stop the “misuse” of the social media during elections, Deputy Election Commissioner Chandra Bhushan Kumar said here on Wednesday.
Addressing a Press conference, Kumar said the EC has been holding discussions with all the stake-holders on this issue.
“A blue print is being prepared to prevent misuse of the social media during elections. The EC will issue appropriate directions in this regard in the coming days,” he said.
Kumar said a committee already exists within the Election Commission on this issue. “The discussions with the stake-holders on this topic (about misuse of social media during elections) are going on. The EC will issue appropriate instructions on the basis of the outcome of this process,” the deputy election commissioner said.
He said social media “misuse” is a global issue and various countries are trying their best to tackle it. “We will share it (the blueprint) with you (media) when our plan in this regard is ready,” he said.
On the demand raised by some Opposition parties
for usage of ballot papers instead of EVMs in future polls, Kumar said the EC is always ready to address doubts, if any, of political parties about EVMs.