Government amends election rules to restrict public access to CCTV, other electronic poll documents

The government has revised election rules to restrict public access to electronic records like CCTV footage and webcasting videos. This change, following an Election Commission recommendation, aims to prevent misuse of sensitive data and protect voter secrecy. While candidates retain access, public access is now limited to specified documents, addressing concerns about potential manipulation and misinformation.
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