Fact-Check Policy

Fact-Check Policy

At ElectionMandi.com, we are committed to combating misinformation, especially during elections. This Fact-Check Policy is in compliance with Google News Fact-Check Guidelines.

1. Our Commitment

Every piece of news published on ElectionMandi.com goes through a fact-checking process. We do not publish fake news, rumored, or manipulated content. During elections, the spread of misinformation is highest, so our verification process is stricter.

2. Our Fact-Checking Process

  • Source Verification: We verify from Primary Sources – ECI press releases, official gazette, candidate affidavits (ADR reports), and official press conferences.
  • Cross-Checking: We cross-check information with at least two reputed and independent sources like PTI, ANI, Times of India, The Hindu, Dainik Jagran or ECI website.
  • Visual Verification: For viral images/videos related to elections, we use Google Reverse Image Search, InVID tool, and official party handles to verify authenticity.
  • Consulting Experts: For legal/electoral matters, we consult psephologists and legal experts.

3. What We Fact-Check

Viral claims about EVM hacking, Voter List deletion, Fake candidate lists, Morphed videos of leaders, Fake ECI circulars, and misleading election dates.

4. Correction and Rating

If a claim is found to be false after publishing, we update the article and label it clearly:

Rating Scale: True, False, Misleading, Altered Media, Missing Context

Example: “Fact-Check: This viral letter claiming postponement of Chhattisgarh elections is FALSE. ECI has issued no such notification.”

5. Readers Can Submit Fact-Checks

If you see any suspicious election-related news, you can send it to us for verification.

Fact-Check Desk Email: [email protected]
WhatsApp Tip Line: +91-9873294989

We will fact-check and publish our findings within 24-48 hours.