Election Voice Recording Examples and Requirements

Reference text is not an approved recording. Confirm the actual provider and content-clearance requirements for the final authorized recording before use.

5Illustrative Texts

20-30sTypical Recording Length

9AM-9PMPromotional Calling Hours

IllustrativePlaceholders Only

Before You Record

Reference Text, Not Approved Recordings

Every script below uses placeholder fields like [Candidate Name] and [Constituency] instead of real names, and carries no party branding. They show structure and length only.

Quick Answer — What Applies to an Election Voice Recording?

Reference text is not an approved recording. A voice recording does not use an SMS DLT content template. Before use, the sending entity confirms that the speaker authorised the recording, that the audio meets the voice provider's format requirements, and whether the content needs MCMC pre-certification. Recordings are typically 20–30 seconds.

Scripts

5 Illustrative Recording Texts

Candidate Introduction

First-Touch Introduction

Namaste. This is a message on behalf of [Candidate Name], contesting from [Constituency]. [He/She] is committed to [key issue, e.g. roads, water supply]. To know more, press 1 to connect with our team. Thank you for your time.

Best kept under 25 seconds - the press-1 option should route to an IVR line or a live volunteer, not a dead end.

Rally Invitation

Public Meeting Invite

Namaste. [Candidate Name] invites you to a public meeting at [Venue], [Constituency] on [Date] at [Time]. Come and share your views. Press 1 to confirm you'll join us. Thank you.

A press-1 RSVP option feeding into IVR gives the campaign a rough headcount before the event.

Polling-Date Information

Namaste. This is a reminder that polling in [Constituency] is on [Date] from [Start Time] to [End Time]. Please visit your polling booth and cast your vote. Thank you for participating in the democratic process.

Placed before the 48-hour silence period begins. Check the applicable election instructions before scheduling; an informational label does not itself establish permission.

Volunteer Recruitment

Volunteer Call-to-Action

Namaste. [Candidate Name]'s campaign in [Constituency] is looking for volunteers to help with outreach. If you'd like to join, press 1 now, or give a missed call to [Missed Call Number]. Thank you.

Offering both a press-1 option and a missed-call number gives the listener a choice of how to respond.

Thank-You

Post-Event Thank-You

Namaste. Thank you for attending our meeting in [Constituency]. Your support and participation mean a great deal to [Candidate Name] and the entire team. Thank you.

Timing near polling depends on the applicable election instructions; no content type is automatically permitted in the silence period.

Compliance

Recording Requirements

Recording Ownership and Authorisation

The sending entity owns the final recording and confirms that the speaker authorised its use for the stated purpose. A recording in a candidate's voice should be approved by the candidate or their authorised representative.

Provider Format and Calling Rules

A voice recording does not use an SMS DLT content template. The voice provider confirms the accepted audio format, maximum length, calling number and calling hours (promotional calls are generally limited to 9 AM–9 PM). Confirm these before recording.

Content Clearance and Silence Period

Election-period voice content may require pre-certification by the Media Certification and Monitoring Committee (MCMC) under Election Commission of India instructions. The 48-hour silence period ending with the hour fixed for the conclusion of poll restricts campaign calls. See the Voice OBD page and the compliance guide.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Can this reference text be recorded and used as written?

No. Reference text is not an approved recording. The sending entity finalises its own wording, obtains the speaker's authorisation, and confirms the voice provider and content-clearance requirements for the final recording before use.

Does a voice recording need a DLT template like SMS?

No. SMS DLT content templates are an SMS mechanism. Voice recordings follow the voice provider's format, numbering and calling-hour requirements. Any MCMC pre-certification is a separate check.

How long should an election voice recording be?

Typically 20–30 seconds. Connected calls are billed in pulses, so a recording that fits within one pulse costs less. A press-1 option can be added at the end.

What time restrictions apply to outbound election voice calls?

Promotional voice calls are generally limited to 9 AM–9 PM; confirm the exact hours with the voice provider. The silence period covering the 48 hours ending with the hour fixed for the conclusion of poll restricts campaign calls separately.