'Need for national heat adaptation policies during elections': Former MoES secretary
7 months, 4 weeks ago

'Need for national heat adaptation policies during elections': Former MoES secretary

Hindustan Times  

The recent incident of Union minister Nitin Gadkari fainting at an election rally at Pusad in Yavatmal, Maharashtra, has yet again highlighted the severity of heat waves taking a physical toll on politicians and voters alike. Could you highlight whether the traditional timing of elections in India aligns with advisable climate conditions, especially given the recent trends in rising temperatures? Extreme heat presents significant challenges, especially in terms of the health and safety of both voters and political campaigners during elections. What policy changes would you recommend to mitigate the impacts of heat waves during critical public events like elections? These policies should address immediate concerns and ensure that public events, including elections, can proceed safely even under extreme weather conditions.

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Scorching heat wave kills 14 in India ahead of a final round of election voting Saturday
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Scorching heat wave kills 14 in India ahead of a final round of election voting Saturday

LA Times  

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The Quint  

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Ensure voter safety against heatwave: EC
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Ensure voter safety against heatwave: EC

New Indian Express  

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