Patna, Oct. 16 -- In an effort to ensure equitable media access during the election period, the Election Commission (EC) has announced the allocation of free broadcast and telecast time on Doordarshan and All India Radio (AIR) for all recognised National and State political parties contesting the upcoming Bihar Legislative Assembly Election.
According to the Commission, digital time vouchers have been issued through an IT platform to streamline the process, ensuring transparency and convenience for political parties.
The airtime will be scheduled between the publication of the list of contesting candidates in each phase and two days before the date of polling.
Sources at the Election Office said that each recognised party will receive a ...