New Delhi: To contain the spread of misinformation and uphold the integrity of the electoral process, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday launched the 'Myth vs Reality Register' as part of the upcoming Lok Sabha Election 2024.
The Register was launched by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar along with Election Commissioners Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu at Nirvachan Sadan here. The 'Myth vs Reality Register' is accessible to the public through the Election Commission's official website.
The factual Matrix of the Register will be continuously updated regularly to include the latest busted fakes and fresh FAQs, the Commission said. The introduction of the 'Myth vs Reality Register' marks a significant milestone in the ECI's ongoing efforts to safeguard the electoral process from misinformation, it added.
On March 16, the CEC while addressing a press conference regarding the schedule of the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections had identified misinformation as one of the challenges along with money, muscle and MCC violations for electoral integrity.
"With the proliferation of misinformation and false narratives becoming a growing concern in many democracies globally, this innovative and proactive initiative by ECI is an effort to ensure that voters have access to accurate and verified information throughout the electoral process," the Commission said.
The 'Myth vs Reality Register' serves as a comprehensive repository of factual information to dispel myths and falsehoods circulating during the election period, thereby empowering them to make informed decisions, it added.
It has been designed in a user-friendly format broadly covering areas of myths and misinformation around EVM/VVPAT, Electoral Roll/Voter Services, Conduct of Elections and others.
This register provides already busted election related fake information, probable myths circulating around on social media platforms, FAQs on important topics and reference material under different sections for all stakeholders. The register will be updated on a regular basis.
Read More
