The centre will collect and analyse all factual and misleading news reports in print and broadcast media, and prepare a factual report, according to a government resolution (GR) published on Wednesday
Speaking on the occasion, Shah said that paid news would be identified, while cost of advertisement was going to be including in the expenditure of the candidates.
Candidates contesting in elections have to obtain pre- certification of political advertisement in electronic, print and social media, pamphlets, wall posters and others, said District Collector Dr. Priyanka Ala.