CPI(M) Leader Seeks Election Ads Exception for Print Media Amid Financial Struggles

Senior CPI(M) leader M Y Tarigami has requested the Election Commission to allow print media to carry advertisements during the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) due to financial challenges faced by the industry in Jammu & Kashmir. He emphasized the critical role print media plays in a democracy and the severe impact of the suspension of advertisements on its sustainability.

Senior CPI(M) leader M Y Tarigami has petitioned the Election Commission to allow print media to carry advertisements during the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) period, citing severe financial difficulties faced by the industry in Jammu & Kashmir.

Tarigami's letter to Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar highlights the adverse impact of suspending development-related advertisements, a crucial revenue source for struggling print media outlets.

He stressed that an exception to this rule would provide much-needed relief and ensure the sustainability of a vibrant media landscape, crucial for democracy, especially during election periods.