Big Decision: Social Media Campaign Cost Added In Election Cost!
The Election body said that the amount spent on social media for the campaign will also be calculated in the expenditure of the candidates.
Whenever there are elections, the contestants will be very careful about the expenditure compared to the other aspects. Any mistake in this will have a big impact. Given the importance of the aspect, the contestants will maintain a dedicated team to take care of the expenses made.
As times have changed, the Election Commission is creating awareness for the candidates who are busy using the latest technology. The Election body said that the amount spent on social media for the campaign will also be calculated in the expenditure of the candidates. At the awareness meeting for the cost auditors, the election commission officers said the same.
If money, liquor, and other things are given to the voters for the elections it will be seen as a bribe and strict action would be taken. The officers also said that the money spent on advertisements, paid news, and social media campaigns should be included in the expenditure costs of the candidates.
Within 30 days after the results are released, the candidates must submit the expenditure details to the district election officer. The candidates will be aware of other costs in the elections. They should one thing in mind the amount spent on social media will also be included in the election expenditure. If they forget this then they will have to face issues. So candidates be careful.