The Election Commission (EC) has issued new guidelines for journalists covering parliamentary and local elections. According to the new policy, live broadcasting from polling stations and taking photographs inside secret voting booths will be prohibited. Accredited journalists will be allowed to collect information and images with permission from the presiding officer but may not stay inside the polling booth for more than 10 minutes. Additionally, multiple media outlets cannot enter the booth simultaneously. Live coverage must be conducted from outside the polling station. These regulations will take effect starting from the 2025 elections.