Bulk SMS campaign costs to be added to Hry polls nominees’ expenses

The district administration has announced that the costs incurred from bulk SMS campaigns sent by candidates during the Haryana assembly election campaign will be added to their official election expenditure. Election authorities further said that no bulk SMS of a political nature will be permitted 48 hours prior to the end of voting According to officials, a Media Monitoring Committee has been set up in the district to monitor print, electronic, and social media throughout the election process to ensure compliance with the guidelines. Candidates must obtain prior approval from the MCMC to use this service,” said Nishant Kumar Yadav, district election officer and deputy commissioner of Gurugram. Election authorities further said that no bulk SMS of a political nature will be permitted 48 hours prior to the end of voting.