Mr Kumar said agencies have been instructed to remain alert and stop distribution of cash and free items.
Chennai:
Chief Election Commissioner Rajeev Kumar on Saturday said voters have a right to know about the feasibility of fulfilling election assurances made by political parties and clarified that the matter, however, is under consideration.
Political parties have the right to make promises in their election manifestos and voters have the right to know whether these are genuine and how these programs can be funded, he said, adding that the entire issue is an ongoing matter. part and the matter is under consideration. Justice.
Answering questions at a press conference here, Rajiv Kumar said that the Election Commission has prepared a ‘proforma’ for parties to disclose their election promises. However, this aspect is also related to the matter pending in the court.
He said enforcement agencies have been directed to remain alert and stop distribution of cash and free items. National Payments Corporation of India has also been entrusted with the task of monitoring online transactions.
Responding to a question on ‘fake news’, he said, “As you told that the election dates have been announced, today fake news is doing the rounds. However, this fake news was refuted within half an hour.” And it was made clear that it was fake news.” Fake.”
After holding meetings with political parties during the last two days, Rajeev Kumar said, “Most of the parties have started collecting money for distribution to voters.”
“We met various political parties – national parties like BJP, Congress and state parties like AIADMK, DMK. Most of their demands were to hold elections in a single phase, curb distribution of funds and freebies,” he said.
The parties also demanded action to stop ‘voter impersonation’, distribution of liquor and transfer of funds through online mode.
During previous elections in Tamil Nadu, parties have often accused each other of ‘inducing’ voters by distributing cash and gifts.
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