New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) The Election Commission has said that videography of critical events will be done during the vice-presidential polls. However, that video coverage should not compromise the ballot secrecy even remotely, said the Commission.
As per the poll panel, the Observer shall personally monitor the process of video coverage, However, under no circumstances the video coverage shall result in compromising the ballot secrecy even remotely. The videographer while covering
the polling process should use long and mid-long shots, and pan shots and should not focus on any individual voter and he should not use zooming techniques to focus particularly when a voter is marking his vote on the ballot paper,” said the Commission. “During the course of poll, in case any incident takes place that could impact the orderly and smooth conduct of the poll, including adherence to the polling procedures that shall also be covered in the video, On this account, the
Returning Officer and Observers have got an active role to play.
The Election Commission has said that videography of critical events will be done during the vice-presidential polls. However, that video coverage should not compromise the ballot secrecy even remotely, said the Commission.
