Evaporating Ink WhatsApp Message.

Outcome

Overview

Message sent to a WhatsApp group alleging that the IEC uses evaporating ink during elections. Message urges people to take their own black pens to voting stations as the IEC's evaporating ink will ensure that they are denied their right to vote.

Background & Outcome

Firstly it is questionable whether ink evaporates under normal temperatures. Secondly, it is patently false to suggest that the IEC procures "evaporating ink" so as to rig elections. This undermines the democratic process and confidence in the IEC's ability to run free and fair elections. The claim that "evaporating ink" is used by the IEC during elections is misinformation. This undermines the democratic process and confidence in the IEC's ability to run free and fair elections.

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