EC advisory ahead of Lok Sabha elections 2024: 'No appeal to be made on basis of caste, religion'

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References which ridicule the relations between devotee and deity or suggestions of divine censure shall not to be made," ECI advisory noted. The ECI also suggested that political parties and candidates should also refrain from any deeds, actions, or utterances that may be construed as being repugnant to the honour and dignity of women.

"Unverified and misleading advertisements are not to be given to the media," the ECI said, adding, "Advertisments masquerading as news items are not to be given." The apex poll conducting body said that social media posts vilifying and insulting rivals or posts which are in bad taste or which are below dignity are not to be posted or shared. The Lok Sabha elections are due in March, April and May.

It is expected that ECI may announce the schedule for polls by mid-March. However, the ECI is yet to confirm the dates.