Press Council of India issues election reporting advisory to media

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The PCI has advised print media to follow the Guidelines on Election Reporting and Norms of Journalistic Conduct-2022

Updated - April 12, 2026 08:34 pm IST - New Delhi

Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin and DMK candidate Nithya Sukumar during a campaign for the upcoming Assembly election, in Kanchipuram on Monday (March 30, 2026).

Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin and DMK candidate Nithya Sukumar during a campaign for the upcoming Assembly election, in Kanchipuram on Monday (March 30, 2026). | Photo Credit: ANI

The Press Council of India (PCI) has advised print media to follow the Guidelines on Election Reporting and Norms of Journalistic Conduct-2022 on “paid news” during the coming elections.

The media has also been asked to abide by the provisions related to “pre-poll” and “exit polls” in a separate advisory.

Published - March 30, 2026 09:50 pm IST

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