During a meeting with a TikTok delegation, he said that all parties should be vigilant to prevent misuse of technology and social media.
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Acting Chief Election Commissioner Ram Prasad Bhandari has expressed concern that the misuse of technology and social media could disrupt the electoral process in the upcoming House of Representatives elections.
During his meeting with the TikTok delegation, which reached the commission with a commitment to take the initiative to prevent the misuse of social media and technology in the election, he said that all sides should be vigilant to prevent the misuse of technology and social media.
He expressed gratitude for TikTok's support for the election purpose. He said that TikTok's work to make free elections successful in Nepal with a pure mindset is an important thing in itself.
The Election Commission is trying to control misinformation, misleading content, and activities that violate the election code of conduct by coordinating with social media platforms in the upcoming elections. In this context, the Commission has positively taken the commitment and support received from platforms like TikTok.
'There should be no misuse of technology in the upcoming elections. Misuse is an attempt from many sides to interfere in the elections, disrupt them, and tarnish the atmosphere of the elections. The eyes of the world are now on our Election Commission and the elections. Now the commitment that we will support Nepal's elections in this way through TikTok is very important,' he said.
As the risk of elections being influenced by social media increases globally, the Election Commission of Nepal is preparing to take strong steps to encourage the positive use of technology and prevent its misuse.
