Conducting Conferences and Interviews 48 Hours before Elections

Advertisements or sponsored programmes or reports which support or criticize a candidate with an intention to influence the election cannot be broadcasted on the television or the radio. If general events relating to a political party areRead more

There is a ban on loudspeakers during the silence period – 48 hours prior to the date of polling. It cannot be fitted on any vehicles, buildings, etc., and if anyone does this, it isRead more

There is a ban on  liquor 48 hours before elections. The day(s) on which a constituency observes a silent period is a dry day. The law requires all liquor shops to be closed 48 hoursRead more

The law prohibits any public meetings which discuss elections through: Musical concerts Theatrical performances Processions Other forms of entertainment No person can convene or hold, attend or join or address any public meetings which areRead more

In the period of 48 hours (2 days) before voting day, all election related campaigning stops – it is called the silence period. This applies to both State and General (for example, Lok Sabha) elections.  NoRead more