The Election Commission has given instructions to immediately stop sharing the message ‘Developed India’ on WhatsApp. The Commission has given this instruction on Thursday. Let us discuss here that for the last few days, people have been receiving a message on WhatsApp in which they are talking about ‘Developed India Contact’. This message seemed to be promoting the Modi government at the Centre, which the Election Commission has given instructions to stop immediately. On behalf of the Election Commission, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology i.e. MeitY has been asked to ban such messages with immediate effect so that people do not receive these messages on WhatsApp.
What was said by the Election Commission
The Election Commission said that it has come to its notice that even after the implementation of the code of conduct in the country, messages are being sent to people on WhatsApp. On the instructions of the Commission, a reply was also given by MeitY. It was said from his side that the work of sending such messages had been done earlier. It is possible that there may have been a delay in the message reaching some people and they are receiving this message now.
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Election date has been announced
Let us tell you that the Election Commission had announced the date of Lok Sabha elections on 16 March. The first phase of voting will be held on April 19, while in the seventh and final phase, people will exercise their franchise on June 1. Counting of votes will take place on June 4. With the announcement of the Election Commission, the code of conduct has come into force in the country.