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New Delhi : Considering the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and enhanced relevance of non-contact based campaign, Election Commission of India (ECI), in consultation with Prasar Bharti Corporation, has decided to double the broadcast/telecast time allotted to each National Party and recognized State Party of Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu & West Bengal on Doordarshan and All India Radio during the ongoing General Election to the Legislative Assembly of Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu & West Bengal, 2021.
The facilities of use of broadcast time and telecast will be available only to ‘National Parties’ and ‘ Recognised State Parties’ in respect of Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal, according to a PIB release. The facilities will be available from the Regional Kendras of All India Radio and Doordarshan and relayed by other stations within the states of Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal.