To fight misinformation and disinformation, Delhi's chief Electoral Officer (CEO), R Alice Vaz, launched the "fantasy vs statistics check in" on wednesday ahead of the delhi assembly elections scheduled for february five.
The initiative pursuits to make certain transparency and promote accurate data throughout the election period.
the parable vs records check in, on hand online at https://www.ceodelhi.gov.in/mythvsfacts.aspx, changed into created to debunk fake news and deceptive claims, which regularly unfold on social media systems during elections. The portal acts as a reality repository, presenting validated updates to voters and media organizations.
by means of promoting transparency and accuracy, the parable vs data sign in empowers residents to make knowledgeable decisions throughout elections. This initiative is a big step towards safeguarding delhi voters from the damaging consequences of fake information," said Vaz.
The CEO confident that the platform might be up to date dynamically via the office of the CEO, making sure voters have continuous access to established statistics.
This attempt sheds light at the dedication to strengthening democratic methods and fostering accountable conversation across media channels.
The initiative now not handiest helps informed voter selections but additionally highlights the electoral frame's determination to combating the spread of false facts, reinforcing trust in the democratic system.
however, this isn't always the primary time the ballot panel has taken steps to ensure transparency in elections. The election commission of india (ECI) in the course of the 2024 lok sabha polls has launched the "delusion vs reality sign up".
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