Question

Which of the following conditions are not applicable to political campaign meetings?

• A. Prior permission for the meeting from the police
• B. Advance notification of time and duration of meeting
• C. Authorisation for use of loudspeakers
• D. Prior verification of content of all speeches

Answer 1

The correct option is D Prior verification of content of all speeches

Political campaigning cannot be conducted with absolute freedom. Parties need to get prior approval for a campaign meet from the police. The police also need to be notified about the time and duration of the meeting so as to prepare for security measures. Parties also need permission to use loudspeakers. However, the police does not verify or scrutinise the content of political speeches.