Notices to 5 candidates in Delhi for paid news, advertisements

November 27, 2013 20:56

The Election office in Delhi today issued notices to five candidates for suspected paid news and advertisement in print media and social media websites.

The District Media Certification and Monitoring Committee (Central) directed returning officers of the respective assembly constituencies to issue notices to BJP candidate from Sadar Bazar, Jai Parkash, and Congress candidate from Moti Nagar, Sushil Gupta, for suspected paid news and seek their response within 24 hours.

Besides, three candidates have been issued notice for advertisement on social media websites without certification.

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