New Delhi (SunstarTV Bureau): By issuing a press release, the Election Commission on Wednesday informed regard to the coverage of matter relating to media.
The election pannel noted that the positive role played by the media and there should not be any curbs of media press reporting.
Notably, the Election Commission had moved the Supreme Court against Madras HC’s “critical” remarks in which it had held the constitutional body responsible for the COVID-19 surge in the country.
The Election Commission in its statement said, the it was “unanimous the before the SC that there should not be any prayer for restriction on media reporting.”
The EC further stated that it recognized the media’s role in enhancing effectiveness of election management and reinforcing transparency.
The SC heard EC’s plea on Monday and said that the media cannot be stopped from reporting any court hearing.