New Delhi: Social media platforms like Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter, Google, Shar-echat, TikTok and the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) have assured the Election Commission of India (ECI) that they will follow the “Voluntary Code of Ethics” during the upcoming elections in Haryana and Maharashtra legislative Assemblies and the various byelections that are to be held simultaneously.
Since social media platforms are the biggest source of fake news and misinformation, particularly during the time of elections, the ECI had vigorously pursued that they take responsibility for content being circulated on their platforms. Following this, they joined hands with IAMAI to develop a “Voluntary Code of Ethics” which it came into effect from the day it was presented to the ECI, on March 20 this year.
