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‘No Dates Announced’, Says ECI As It Flags Fake WhatsApp Message On Election Schedule

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OB Bureau

New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued a statement cautioning the public about a fake WhatsApp message circulating regarding the schedule for the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections.

The Commission made it clear that no official dates have been announced yet and urged people to disregard the misinformation.

“A fake message is being shared on Whats app regarding schedule for #LokSabhaElections2024 #FactCheck: The message is #Fake. No dates have been announced so far by #ECI. Election Schedule is announced by the Commission through a press conference,” said the ECI in its post on X.

In all probability, the (ECI) is expected to announce the schedule for the upcoming parliamentary elections on March 13-14, IANS reported.

As such, the model code of conduct (MCC) will come into effect after the ECI makes the announcement. ECI teams have so far visited several states and held meetings with the Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) to take stock of the poll preparedness there. The ECI officials are currently visiting Tamil Nadu, where they are taking a detailed view of the election related preparations by the state machinery.

OB Bureau

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