EC Issues Strict Directives for Smooth Counting Day, Bans Campaign Ads

• State Election Commissioner Dinesh Waghmare issued directives to prevent untoward incidents during Municipal/Nagar Panchayat vote counting on December 21, 2025, and polling on December 20, 2025.
• Officials are mandated to take strict action if incidents occur, promptly inform the media, and report actions taken to the State Election Commission.
• Transparency is crucial; officials must inform voters and political parties about actions to avoid creating wrong impressions.
• Campaign advertisements are banned in electronic or print media after 10 PM on December 19, 2025, the day before polling.
• Police officials are instructed to plan robust security for law and order on polling and counting days, ensuring public awareness of actions taken.

Why It Matters: Election Commission issues strict guidelines for officials to ensure peaceful and transparent vote counting, banning late campaign ads.