The open campaign for the April 9 Assembly elections will end at 6 pm on Tuesday, said Chief Electoral Officer (Kerala) Rathan U. Kelkar.
Mr. Kelkar said his office has initiated measures to ensure that the 48-hour silence period is strictly enforced in the state. Section 126 of the Representation of the People Act 1951 deals with “Prohibition of public meetings for a period of 48 hours ending with the hour fixed for the close of polls”.
During this period the calling or holding of public meetings or processions in connection with the election; it is prohibited to project election matters through cinema, television or other similar means or to spread election matters by organizing musical concerts, theatrical performances or other entertainment.
The publication of political advertisements in newspapers on election day and the day before it requires the approval of the Media Certification and Monitoring Committee (MCMC).
Published – 06 Apr 2026 21:47 IST
