Ludhiana West bypoll: Political hoardings must display names of publishers and printers.
Ludhiana: All political hoardings, posters and flex banners must clearly display the names and addresses of their printers and publishers, District election officer Himanshu Jain said on Wednesday, citing the Election Commission's latest enforcement guidelines.
Jain said the directive — issued under Section 127A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 — applies to all printed election materials, including those installed at locations regulated by local government or municipal bodies. "This rule is not optional," Jain said. "To ensure transparency and accountability in the election process, the law mandates that the name and address of the printer and publisher must appear on the face of all election-related materials.
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He urged all political parties, candidates and printing press owners to strictly comply with the guidelines ahead of the Ludhiana West byelection campaign. Jain also directed local authorities to monitor printed materials across the district and take action against any violations.
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