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EC prohibits promoting Presidential candidates via roadside LED screens, cinemas
The Election Commission (EC) has prohibited the promotion of Presidential candidates on digital LED screens on roads, and in cinema halls.
Issuing a statement the polls body said that promoting a candidate in that manner is a punishable offence. "Entering into contracts to conduct such promotions is punishable under the elections law," the EC said.
Accordingly, the EC said in its statement that legal action would be taken for individuals who violate this law.
The presidential election is scheduled to be held on November 16.
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