The Impressive TimesNew Delhi ,3 April 2024: To ensure the fairness of the electoral process and combat the spread of false information, the Election Commission of India (ECI) introduced a ‘Myth vs Reality Register’ on Tuesday. This register, unveiled by Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar alongside Election Commissioners Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, serves as a convenient platform for accessing credible and verified election-related information. It’s designed to be easily accessible with just a click at the following link: https://mythvsreality.eci.gov.in/.
It has been designed in a user-friendly format, broadly covering areas of myths and misinformation around EVM/VVPAT, Electoral Roll/Voter Services, Conduct of Elections and others.
“This register provides already busted election-related fake information, probable myths circulating around on social media platforms, FAQs on important topics and reference material under different sections for all stakeholders. The register will be updated on a regular basis.” the ECI stated.
In an official statement, the ECI stated, “The factual matrix of the register will be continuously updated regularly to include the latest busted fakes and fresh FAQs. The introduction of the ‘Myth vs Reality Register’ marks a significant milestone in the poll panel’s ongoing efforts to safeguard the electoral process from misinformation.”
During the press conference where the schedule for the General Elections 2024 was announced, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar highlighted misinformation as one of the challenges alongside issues related to money, muscle power, and violations of the Model Code of Conduct, all of which threaten electoral integrity. “With the proliferation of misinformation and false narratives becoming a growing concern in many democracies globally, this innovative and proactive initiative by ECI is an effort to ensure that voters have access to accurate and verified information throughout the electoral process,” the ECI said.
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