New Delhi/Kolkata, March 20 -- In an effort to prevent the spread of misinformation through social media platforms, the Election Commission of India has announced a series of new regulations, issuing a notification on Friday, asking the candidates to disclose detailed information about their social media accounts in their nomination papers.
Assam, Kerala and Puducherry will vote on April 9 in a single-phase voting, whereas, Tamil Nadu will go to the polls on April 23. West Bengal elections will be held in two phases, April 23 and 29.
"The candidates must submit affidavits listing all their social media accounts, including the number of verified accounts, the platforms they use, and other relevant details," the commission said in a stateme...