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ECI Extends Bihar Poll Code to Centre, Ramps Up Enforcement and Curbs AI Deepfakes

New rules prioritize swift complaint handling to safeguard neutral access to resources ahead of the November vote.

Overview

  • The Election Commission said the Model Code of Conduct also binds the Central government for announcements or policy decisions concerning Bihar.
  • Voting will be held in two phases on November 6 and November 11, with counting scheduled for November 14.
  • The Commission activated 24x7 complaint channels via the 1950 call centre and the C-Vigil app and deployed 824 flying squads tasked to act within 100 minutes.
  • Officials face transfer bans and strict limits on government resources, defacement must be removed, and public venues will be allocated through the SUVIDHA module on a first‑come, first‑served basis.
  • Parties were warned against AI‑generated deepfakes and told to clearly label any synthetic or digitally altered content, with online campaigning subject to close monitoring and strict action for violations.