Thiruvananthapuram, Nov. 28 -- Ahead of the 2025 Local Self-Government Elections, the Kerala State Election Commission has issued a comprehensive set of guidelines for media personnel underscoring the need for fair, transparent and impartial coverage.
The Commission emphasised that responsible reporting is essential to safeguard the integrity of the electoral process. According to the notification, no public meetings, rallies or gatherings may be conducted or attended within any constituency during the 48-hour "silence period" before polling concludes. This restriction, stipulated in the Kerala Panchayat Raj Act and the Kerala Municipality Act, applies fully to the local body elections.
The Representation of the People Act also bars all f...