The Office of the Media Arbitrator warned the Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa to strictly comply with the electoral laws during the election period following Druk Phuensum Tshogpa’s (DPT) written complaint last week. The DPT lodged the complaint after the DNT uploaded campaign videos on social media platforms without prior approval from the Election Commission of Bhutan.
The Office of the Media Arbitrator issued a letter to the DNT stating that the party breached Section 18.1.3 of the Election Advertising Regulation of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2018.
Meanwhile, the DNT uploaded the same videos on their Facebook page again yesterday after seeking approval from the ECB.
*18.1.3: No person shall, subject to the provisions of these Regulations, during the campaign period of an election display or cause to display any election advertising by publishing it in any newspaper, magazine periodical or Social Media, unless the person is authorized to do so by and does so in accordance with the written directions of the Returning Officer.
Tshering Zam
