On Wednesday, he conducted a surprise inspection at the GHMC Head Office, reviewing key election monitoring facilities. These included the Media Certification and Monitoring Committee (MCMC), Electronic Media Monitoring Room, Model Code of Conduct (MCC) Control Room, 1950 Complaint Centre, and Social Media Monitoring Cell. He praised officials for their effective operations while suggesting minor improvements for quicker reporting.

Additionally, he instructed teams to closely monitor rallies, public meetings, roadshows, advertisements, and paid news. All activities should be video-recorded, and related expenditures entered daily into official registers. During the inspection, MCC Nodal Officer Narasimha Reddy, MCMC Member Secretary Mamindla Dasharatham, and Control Room OSD Anuradha briefed him. Chief Examiner of Accounts P Venkateshwar Reddy accompanied the Observer and provided guidance.

Later, he held a review meeting with the District Election Officer at GHMC Head Office. Police Observer Om Prakash Tripathi inspected polling stations, DRC Centres, and security arrangements at Kotla Vijaya Bhaskar Reddy Stadium. Meanwhile, officials reported that 211 candidates filed 321 nominations, with withdrawals allowed until October 24.

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During his visit to the GHMC head office, he inspected the MCMC and Electronic Media Monitoring Rooms, directing teams to keep a close watch on paid news, monitor campaign promotions, and track all publicity material. He also ordered that rallies, roadshows, and public meetings be video-recorded to ensure transparency and prevent violations of the election code.

The Election Commission aims to maintain fair play and financial accountability, making sure no candidate exceeds permitted spending limits in the by-poll.

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The order follows the Bihar Assembly elections schedule and bye-elections in eight constituencies across six states and Jammu & Kashmir. MCMCs have been set up at district and state levels to supervise the pre-certification process according to ECI guidelines.

Political parties and candidates cannot release ads on any internet-based media without MCMC approval. The committee will monitor paid news cases and act where necessary. Candidates must provide verified social media account details during nomination.

The ECI also instructed parties to submit detailed expenditure statements within 75 days of elections. This includes payments to internet companies, content creation, and social media operational costs. The move aligns with Section 77(1) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, and Supreme Court directions.

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