No bias, no paid news: PCI draws red lines for poll reporting

The Press Council of India has issued a strong advisory to print media ahead of elections, urging fair and objective reporting and a strict avoidance of paid news. The Council emphasized the need to refrain from publishing exit polls until voting concludes, reinforcing legal bars and promoting balanced coverage to prevent voter manipulation.

No bias, no paid news: PCI draws red lines for poll reporting
The Press Council of India has issued a strong advisory to print media ahead of elections, urging fair and objective reporting and a strict avoidance of paid news. The Council emphasized the need to refrain from publishing exit polls until voting concludes, reinforcing legal bars and promoting balanced coverage to prevent voter manipulation.