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JANMAT Digital utilizes salted HMAC-SHA256 privacy tokens. IP addresses and connection identifiers are hashed with a cryptographic salt; raw IPs and personal identifiers are never stored alongside ballot choices.

Can one person vote multiple times using incognito mode, multiple tabs, or bots?

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Is JANMAT Digital affiliated with the Election Commission of India (ECI)?

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How can an RWA, cooperative society, or university organize a digital election?

Organizations can request a proposal or consultation through our 'Get Proposal' page. JANMAT Digital provides digital election administration, voter roster verification, secret ballot design, and verifiable tally logs.

MeitY Issues Advisory to Meta on Content Ranking for Elections

MeitY Directs Meta to Review Content Recommendation Algorithms Amid Election Cycle

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has issued an advisory to Meta, seeking a review of its recommendation systems to ensure narrative diversity during the ongoing election period.

By JANMAT News Desk • Published: 19 Oct 2026, 01:31 pm IST •Updated: 19 Oct 2026, 01:31 pm IST • Source: The Hindu - National & Indian Elections

Regulatory Directive on Algorithmic Transparency

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has formally issued an advisory to Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, regarding the platform's content-ranking and recommendation systems. The government directive mandates a comprehensive review of how these algorithms prioritize information, specifically aiming to prevent the promotion of a limited or skewed set of narratives to users. This move comes as part of broader efforts to maintain information integrity during the national election cycle.

Contextualizing Public Discourse

Beyond the technical review of ranking systems, the advisory requests that Meta provide necessary context for posts related to ongoing public events. By ensuring that users have access to verified information, the ministry aims to mitigate the spread of one-sided narratives that could influence public perception. This administrative action coincides with a period of heightened political activity, including public protests calling for the resignation of Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The government’s intervention highlights the increasing scrutiny of social media platforms in shaping civic discourse.

Ensuring Narrative Diversity

The core objective of the MeitY advisory is to ensure that recommendation engines do not create echo chambers or expose users to a narrow spectrum of political content. By requesting a review of these systems, the ministry seeks to uphold a balanced information environment. While the advisory focuses on the technical architecture of Meta’s platforms, it underscores the government's stance on the responsibility of tech giants to prevent algorithmic bias during sensitive electoral periods.

Next Steps for Platform Compliance

As of October 19, 2026, the advisory serves as a formal request for Meta to align its platform operations with the government's expectations for digital neutrality. The ministry has not specified the exact technical modifications required, nor has it clarified the legal binding nature of the request. However, the directive signals a proactive approach by regulatory authorities to monitor digital platforms closely. Stakeholders and users are expected to observe how Meta adjusts its content delivery mechanisms in response to these government guidelines as the election process continues.