Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar advised ECI’s Media and Communication Officers to combat false narratives on social media during the Second one-day Conference. He emphasized the need to address misinformation actively to safeguard against its spread. The conference aimed to raise awareness and protect the integrity of institutions by countering attempts to undermine trust.
CEC Gyanesh Kumar highlighted the record voter turnouts in recent Assembly Elections as a testament to the public’s faith in India’s electoral system. He stressed that the Commission’s actions are rooted in the Constitution, electoral laws, and transparent directives. Election Commissioner Vivek Joshi warned about the dissemination of misleading content like AI, Deepfakes, and synthetic material designed to deceive and sow distrust in institutions.
Joshi urged Media and Communication Officers to challenge such efforts by adhering to the Commission’s regulations and guidelines. He also encouraged the engagement of young voters through Electoral Literacy Clubs (ELCs). The conference commenced with an extensive discussion on communication strategies throughout the election cycle, focusing on critical constitutional provisions and media-related laws.
Practical sessions were conducted to guide participants on drafting and promoting press releases via traditional and social media channels. The agenda included strategies to combat misinformation, involve young voters through ELCs, and communicate ECI initiatives effectively. The program also featured demonstrations on Electoral Rolls preparation, Polling Process, and Counting Process, followed by an Exhibition and Media Corner tour.
The one-day conference provided a platform for officers to exchange experiences and share best practices from States that recently held elections. It concluded with an interactive session where participants engaged with the Commission in a question-and-answer format.
