New Delhi: The Election Commission has given strict instructions to the political parties as the Lok Sabha elections are about to take place. It is suggested that children should not be used in election campaigns. It is also warned that strict action will be taken against the party and the candidate if the instructions are violated.
Children should not be present in election campaigning, activities or work. Candidates should not hold children’s hands or carry them in vehicles during campaign rallies etc. Party or candidate symbols should not be displayed by children. The Election Commission also said that it is completely prohibited for children to express the ideology of a political party, present the achievements of the party, criticize the opposing candidates or their parties, and sing election poems and songs.
