IAMAI to abide by social media codes

Mumbai: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has put out a “Voluntary Code of Ethics” on social media platforms that will be observed during Assembly elections in Haryana and Maharashtra and all future elections.

The Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI), on behalf of its members, has agreed to abide by it.

During elections, a lot of advertisements promoting political parties and their candidates mushroom on social media. However, there have been complaints that there is no control over them. The ECI’s code of ethics is likely to curb malpractices in this matter.