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The need for transparency and fairness in elections necessitates comprehensive video coverage of all steps, which poses a significant challenge.
Videographers are showing less interest due to low income and the election season coinciding with other programs that offer better financial prospects.
A recent e-tender inviting videographers and video cameras for the election process has yielded negligible response, posing a significant challenge for the Election Commission. As a solution, it has been suggested that Election Officers in each constituency should arrange for video cameras themselves. However, it remains to be seen whether this option is feasible and effective.
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Overall, it is imperative that the Election Commission ensures adequate video coverage of the election process and provides adequate compensation to videographers and taxi drivers to enable them to perform their duties effectively.