Ahead of state polls, EC makes fresh push for eco-friendly campaigns
New Delhi, Aug 21 (PTI) Ahead of assembly polls in five states, the Election Commission has expressed concern over the use of non-biodegradable materials for campaigning and urged political parties to avoid plastic and polythene for making posters and banners.
The poll panel has come out with consolidated instructions issued by it from 1999 onwards on making election campaign “eco-friendly”.
In a letter to presidents of all recognised national and state parties on August 18, the poll panel said, “In today’s world, the environmental concerns have become more significant. Election Commission is also very concerned with the issue of environment hazards caused by use of non-biodegradable materials in elections.” The commission pointed out that since 1999, it has been urging all political parties and candidates to avoid the use of plastic and polythene for preparation of posters, banners during election campaign.
