Election Commission Mandates Social Media Disclosure, Internet Ad Spending for Candidates

• Candidates must disclose social media handles in nomination affidavits.
• All political advertisements require approval from the Media Certification and Monitoring Committee (MCMC).
• Political parties must submit internet campaign expenses within 75 days post-election.
• Election Commission to take strict action against 'paid news' under MCMC oversight.
• Deputy Election Commissioner Gyanesh Bharati visits Bengal for two-day election preparedness review.