New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued a reminder to all media platforms and broadcasters regarding strict adherence to the “silence period” and exit poll restrictions ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections and by-elections scheduled next month.

According to the schedule, polling for the Bihar Assembly elections will be conducted in two phases — on November 6 and November 11.

Citing Section 126(1)(b) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, the Election Commission reiterated that no poll-related content can be displayed through television, radio, or similar media during the 48 hours preceding the end of polling in each phase.

During this “silence period”, channels and networks are prohibited from broadcasting or telecasting any material that may

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