Hyderabad, Oct. 21 -- Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) C Sudharshan Reddy has reminded political parties, candidates, and media houses that no political advertisements will be published on the poll day or the day preceding the poll for the Jubilee Hills Assembly by-election without prior certification from the Media Certification and Monitoring Committee (MCMC).

Polling for the Jubilee Hills by-election is scheduled to take place on November 11.

In a statement here on Tuesday, Reddy said the Election Commission of India (ECI) has reiterated this guideline to maintain a fair and transparent campaign environment and to prevent any attempt to influence voters through unverified or misleading advertisements.

He advised political parties and can...