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With poll dates announced, what candidates can or can’t do on social media

New Delhi, Mar 11: The Election Commission of India has announced the poll dates for the Lok Sabha elections 2019.

While making the announcement, the ECI set in motion a strict set of guidelines for candidates. The EC also put in place a set of rules for candidates on what they cannot do on the social media. Here is the list:

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