Printer & publisher imprint
Posters, pamphlets and handbills must display the names of the printer and the publisher. Keep a signed publisher declaration with witnesses before printing, and file copies as required with the District Magistrate / CEO.
MCMC pre-certification
Political advertisements on social media, TV, radio, AV displays, e-papers, and bulk SMS/voice typically require Media Certification and Monitoring Committee (MCMC) approval before release during election periods.
Expenditure accounting
Advertising and materials spend counts toward candidate/party election expenditure. Maintain invoices, tearsheets, mounting photos, and digital invoices for RO scrutiny.
Private property consent
Banners and posters on private property require written owner consent. Submit consent lists when the election office asks.
MCC content standards
Avoid hate speech, communal appeals, and use of religious places for campaign activity. Punjab Politix does not create or amplify prohibited content.
How Punjab Politix helps
Our production desk designs imprint-ready print files, prepares MCMC submission checklists for social/electronic creatives, and keeps photo proofs / invoices organised for expenditure reporting. We do not invent campaign claims, run hate content, or sell electoral rolls.
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FAQ
- What about Election Commission compliance?
- Printed materials need printer and publisher imprint details. Social and electronic ads typically require MCMC pre-certification during notified periods. We help with checklists and imprint blocks; candidates remain responsible for filings and expenditure limits.
- Do you sell voter lists or guaranteed vote outcomes?
- No. Punjab Politix does not sell electoral rolls for misuse, does not invent campaign facts, and does not guarantee election results. We supply materials, advertising planning, and intelligence products separately.
- Does Punjab Politix file MCMC applications for me?
- We prepare checklists, imprint blocks, and documentation packs. Filing with District/State MCMC and the Returning Officer remains the candidate or party's responsibility, usually through your advocate or authorised agent.
- Do newspaper ads also need certification?
- Rules tighten during notified election periods. Electronic and social ads generally need MCMC pre-certification; print insertions near poll day may also face certification requirements. Confirm current CEO/DEO directions for your district.