34. Are there provisions for free or subsidized access to media for candidates?

Source: Sections 8 & 9, Election Advertising Regulations of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2018 

8.2  The State authorities shall ensure that there is access for all Parties and Candidates to print and audio-visual media, with regard to the election campaign and advertising. Every Political Party or Candidate contesting Parliamentary elections shall be provided with equal broadcasting time and space in the print media for the transmission of political announcements and similar programmes.

9.1 Provided that the maximum time limit and the number of publications shall be determined by the Commission and be subjected to its review whenever deemed necessary.

9.2  The Commission shall pay for the expenditure incurred under section 9.1 to such broadcaster and print media. 

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