Election Commission extends ban on public rallies and roadshows in five poll bound states till 22 January
2 years, 11 months ago

Election Commission extends ban on public rallies and roadshows in five poll bound states till 22 January

Firstpost  

EC granted a relaxation for the political parties to the extent that indoor meetings of maximum 300 persons or 50 percent of the capacity of the hall, or the prescribed limit set by state disaster management authorities New Delhi: Amid a surge in Covid-19 cases, the Election Commission on Saturday extended its ban on physical rallies and roadshows until 22 January, 2022, in the five poll-bound states. The poll panel, however, granted a relaxation for the political parties to the extent that indoor meetings of maximum 300 persons or 50 percent of the capacity of the hall, or the prescribed limit set by state disaster management authorities, an official statement said. The poll panel directed state and district administrations to ensure compliance of all instructions related to the poll code and to the pandemic control measures. While announcing the poll schedule for Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Manipur, Goa and Punjab on 8 January, 2022, the EC had taken an unprecedented step of banning public rallies, roadshows and similar physical campaigning events till 15 January, 2022.

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EC bans Congress-led Karnataka government's ads in Telangana dailies ahead of Assembly polls
1 year ago

EC bans Congress-led Karnataka government's ads in Telangana dailies ahead of Assembly polls

India TV News  

The Election Commission has issued a notice to the Congress government in Karnataka, seeking an explanation over The move comes in response to a complaint filed by the Bharatiya Janata Party, alleging that the Congress was violating the Representation of the People Act and the Model Code of Conduct. The BJP raised concerns about the Karnataka government's “The said act …

Election commission should ban prime minister’s campaigning in Karnataka: Gehlot
1 year, 7 months ago

Election commission should ban prime minister’s campaigning in Karnataka: Gehlot

Hindustan Times  

Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Saturday said the Election Commission should place a ban on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s campaigning in poll-bound Karnataka for his “religious statements”. Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot His remarks came following PM Modi’s statement during which he urged the people of Karnataka to say ‘Jai Bajrangbali’ as they vote for the Bharatiya Janata Party. …

Election Commission allows victory processions
2 years, 9 months ago

Election Commission allows victory processions

The Hindu  

The Election Commission of India on March 10 lifted the ban on victory processions as votes for the five Assembly elections were counted. In a statement, the ECI said: “Viewing the current status of COVID-19 in these poll-going States, the Commission has decided to relax the guidelines on victory processions during and after the counting and has withdrawn the blanket …

Assembly Polls: EC Further Eases Covid Curbs, Allows Road Shows, 50% Cap on Rallies, Meets Relaxed
2 years, 10 months ago

Assembly Polls: EC Further Eases Covid Curbs, Allows Road Shows, 50% Cap on Rallies, Meets Relaxed

News 18  

The Election Commission on Tuesday further eased Covid-induced restrictions imposed on campaigning in assembly polls by allowing road shows with prior permission of district authorities. “The commission has also allowed road shows subject to SDMA regulations and with prior permission of district authorities,” a statement said. Citing the rise in Covid cases, the poll panel had imposed a ban on …

EC allows political rallies without capacity limit, road shows
2 years, 10 months ago

EC allows political rallies without capacity limit, road shows

The Hindu  

The Election Commission on Tuesday lifted restrictions on large political rallies and allowed roadshows for the remaining phases of the Uttar Pradesh and the Manipur Assembly polls. The EC had banned road shows when it announced elections to the Goa, Manipur, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand Assemblies on January 8. The EC said in a statement the COVID-19 cases had …

EC eases election campaign time limit, allows padyatras
2 years, 10 months ago

EC eases election campaign time limit, allows padyatras

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Election Commission of India has relaxed the ban on pad-yatras and physical rallies by political candidates in the five states that are going for assembly polls. The ECI has said that the political parties and the candidates can now campaign from 6 am till 10 pm following all extant instructions and can hold rallies in open spaces …

EC extends ban on roadshows, processions in poll-bound states, allows physical campaigning events
2 years, 10 months ago

EC extends ban on roadshows, processions in poll-bound states, allows physical campaigning events

Firstpost  

The new relaxations will help political parties hold bigger physical campaigning events in the run up to the polls in the five states of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Goa, Punjab and Manipur. New Delhi: The Election Commission on Sunday extended the ban on roadshows, ‘pad yatras’, cycle and vehicle rallies but gave fresh relaxations for indoor and outdoor physical campaigning events …

Assembly Elections: EC Ban on Roadshows, Vehicle Rallies Stays; Curbs on Indoor, Outdoor Meets Relaxed
2 years, 10 months ago

Assembly Elections: EC Ban on Roadshows, Vehicle Rallies Stays; Curbs on Indoor, Outdoor Meets Relaxed

News 18  

The Election Commission on Sunday extended the ban on roadshows, ‘pad yatras’, cycle and vehicle rallies but gave fresh relaxations for indoor and outdoor physical campaigning events for the polls citing reduction in COVID-19 cases. In a statement, the EC said restrictions regarding “outdoor meetings, indoor meetings, rallies” will be further relaxed subject to condition that the number of persons …

Election Commission extends ban on roadshows, 'padyatras', vehicle rallies till 11 February
2 years, 10 months ago

Election Commission extends ban on roadshows, 'padyatras', vehicle rallies till 11 February

Firstpost  

The commission has also enhanced the limit for door-to-door campaigns and instead of 10 persons, now 20, excluding security personnel, will be allowed New Delhi: The Election Commission on Monday extended the ban on roadshows, ‘padyatras’, vehicle rallies and processions till February 11, but enhanced the number of people allowed in door-to-door campaigning from the present 10 to 20 and …

Election Commission extends ban on roadshows, padyatras, vehicle rallies till Feb 11
2 years, 10 months ago

Election Commission extends ban on roadshows, padyatras, vehicle rallies till Feb 11

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Election Commission on Monday extended the ban on roadshows, 'padyatras', vehicle rallies and processions till February 11, but enhanced the number of people allowed in door-to-door campaigning from the present 10 to 20 and permitted a maximum of 1,000 people for physical public meetings. This was stated after Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra along with Election Commissioners …

EC extends ban on public rallies, road shows till February 11
2 years, 10 months ago

EC extends ban on public rallies, road shows till February 11

India Today  

The Election Commission on Monday extended the ban on the public rallies and road shows during the upcoming state Assembly elections due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. However, the EC has relaxed number of people permitted at a physical public meeting, indoor meeting and door-to-door campaign. The commission has now granted relaxation for the political parties to the extent that …

Covid Cloud on Polls: EC Bans Roadshows, Rallies Till Feb 11, Allows Gatherings With 1,000 People
2 years, 10 months ago

Covid Cloud on Polls: EC Bans Roadshows, Rallies Till Feb 11, Allows Gatherings With 1,000 People

News 18  

The Election Commission of India on Monday held a review meeting to discuss the continuation of the ban on physical rallies and roadshows in view of the upcoming assembly elections and decided to permit physical public meetings of political parties or contesting candidates in designated open spaces with 1,000 people, instead of the existing limit of 500 people. The meeting …

Election commission to review ban on physical rallies tomorrow
2 years, 10 months ago

Election commission to review ban on physical rallies tomorrow

Firstpost  

The commission may also decide on whether fresh relaxations can be extended to political parties and candidates in holding physical campaigning events New Delhi: The Election Commission will meet on Monday to assess the COVID-19 situation in the five poll-going states and decide on whether to continue the ban on physical rallies. The Commission may also decide on whether fresh …

Ban on physical rallies extended till Jan 31; few relaxations for first 2 poll phases
2 years, 11 months ago

Ban on physical rallies extended till Jan 31; few relaxations for first 2 poll phases

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Election Commission on Saturday extended the ban on physical rallies and roadshows till January 31 in the five poll-going states, but allowed public meetings with a maximum of 500 people in the constituencies going to poll in the first two phases and relaxed door-to-door campaign rules. For the phase 1 polling on February 10, political parties and …

Ban on election rallies extended till 31 Jan; EC relaxes curbs for phase 1, 2
2 years, 11 months ago

Ban on election rallies extended till 31 Jan; EC relaxes curbs for phase 1, 2

Firstpost  

Initially, election rallies and roadshows were banned until 15 January and were later extended till 22 January The ban on road shows and physical rallies for next month’s Assembly polls in five states has been extended till 31 January amid surge in coronavirus cases, said the Election Commission on Saturday. Relaxation for Physical public meetings of Political parties or contesting …

Ban on large poll rallies, roadshows to continue till January 31
2 years, 11 months ago

Ban on large poll rallies, roadshows to continue till January 31

The Hindu  

The Election Commission of India on Saturday decided to continue the ban on large rallies and road shows for next month’s Assembly elections till January 31, but allowed outdoor meetings of up to 500 people for candidates of the first two phases of polling. After taking into consideration inputs and ground reports from these officers, the Commission also deliberated on …

Assembly elections 2022: Election Commission to review ban on rallies, road shows today
2 years, 11 months ago

Assembly elections 2022: Election Commission to review ban on rallies, road shows today

Firstpost  

The poll panel is holding the virtual meets to seek inputs from the Union Health Ministry, experts, the five poll-bound states and respective state chief electoral officers to arrive at a decision New Delhi: The Election Commission is holding a series of virtual meets on Saturday to decide whether the ban imposed by it on physical rallies and roadshows to …

Assembly polls 2022: Amid COVID-19 third wave, ban on physical rallies, BJP rethinks campaign strategy
2 years, 11 months ago

Assembly polls 2022: Amid COVID-19 third wave, ban on physical rallies, BJP rethinks campaign strategy

Firstpost  

The BJP has set up teams to supervise the on-the-ground campaigning as part of its strategy to reach out to voters ahead of the upcoming assembly polls. As the Election Commission extends the ban on physical rallies and roadshows till January 22, the BJP has set up teams to supervise the on-the-ground campaigning as part of its strategy to reach …

Assembly polls 2022: BJP prepares new campaign strategy to hold hybrid mode rallies in poll-bound states
2 years, 11 months ago

Assembly polls 2022: BJP prepares new campaign strategy to hold hybrid mode rallies in poll-bound states

India TV News  

Highlights The decision has been taken in view of a surge in COVID-19 cases Rallies are expected to be joined by more and more people through different social media platforms Small rallies will be telecast live on various social media platforms Amid the ongoing ban on physical rallies and roadshows in the five poll-bound states in view of a surge …

Assembly poll campaign: BJP to hold rallies in hybrid mode
2 years, 11 months ago

Assembly poll campaign: BJP to hold rallies in hybrid mode

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The BJP has formulated a fresh campaign strategy for the assembly polls in five states keeping COVID-19 guidelines in mind and will hold small physical rallies that will also be streamed live on various social media platforms, party sources said on Tuesday. BJP president J P Nadda deliberated with several leaders on the campaign strategy and it was …

Election Commission Extends Ban on Physical Rallies till January 22
2 years, 11 months ago

Election Commission Extends Ban on Physical Rallies till January 22

News 18  

The Election Commission on Saturday announced the ban imposed by it on public rallies and road shows will continue till January 22. While announcing the poll schedule for Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Goa, Punjab and Manipur on January 8, the poll panel had taken an unprecedented step by banning public rallies, road shows and similar physical campaigning events till January 15 …

Election Commission extends ban on rallies, roadshows till January 22
2 years, 11 months ago

Election Commission extends ban on rallies, roadshows till January 22

The Hindu  

The Election Commission on Saturday banned rallies and roadshows in the five election-going States, but allowed political parties to hold indoor meetings of up to 300 people or 50% of the venue’s capacity. The three-member Commission held a “comprehensive review of present status and projected trends of COVID pandemic with special focus in the five poll going States”, an EC …

2022 Assembly polls: EC to meet on Saturday to review ban on public rallies, road shows
2 years, 11 months ago

2022 Assembly polls: EC to meet on Saturday to review ban on public rallies, road shows

Firstpost  

While announcing the poll schedule for the 5 states, the poll panel had taken an unprecedented step by banning public rallies, road shows and similar physical campaigning events in view of rising COVID-19 cases New Delhi: The Election Commission will meet on Saturday to decide if the ban imposed by it on public rallies and road shows should continue. While …

Ban on physical rallies in poll-bound states extended till January 22
2 years, 11 months ago

Ban on physical rallies in poll-bound states extended till January 22

India TV News  

Highlights The Election Commission has extended the ban on physical rallies, roadshows to Jan 22. The Election Commission on Saturday further extended the ongoing ban on physical election rallies in poll-bound states Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Goa, and Manipur. The Commission has Granted relaxation for political parties to the extent that indoor meetings of a maximum of 300 persons or …

COVID vaccination certificates in five poll-bound states won't have PM's photo, say sources
2 years, 11 months ago

COVID vaccination certificates in five poll-bound states won't have PM's photo, say sources

Firstpost  

An official source said that the Union health ministry has applied necessary filters on the Co-WIN platform to exclude Modi’s photo from the vaccine certificate New Delhi: Covid vaccination certificates issued in the five poll-bound states will not have Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s photo since the model code of conduct has come into force there, official sources said on Sunday. …

41% people support ban on political rallies during assembly polls: Survey
2 years, 11 months ago

41% people support ban on political rallies during assembly polls: Survey

India Today  

A day after the Election Commission announced poll schedule for five states, a survey claimed that 41 per cent of people supported a ban on all political rallies. According to the survey, held after the announcement by the EC, 31 per cent of citizens favoured postponing elections in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Goa, Punjab and Manipur altogether. In an unprecedented step, …

Assembly polls 2022 | New challenges for political parties, officials as campaign shifts online
2 years, 11 months ago

Assembly polls 2022 | New challenges for political parties, officials as campaign shifts online

The Hindu  

As elections for five Assemblies start off with a ban on physical campaigning till January 15 in view of the COVID-19 pandemic, Election Commission officials said on Saturday the rules regarding the conduct and expenditure of conventional campaign would be applicable to virtual campaign events. Announcing the poll schedule for Goa, Manipur, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, Chief Election Commissioner …

Election commission bans poll campaigning in five states till Jan 15
2 years, 11 months ago

Election commission bans poll campaigning in five states till Jan 15

Op India  

As the number of COVID-19 cases in India rises, the election commission of India, on Saturday 8th January 2022, has directed that no physical political rallies and roadshows will be allowed till 15th January 2022. Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra during the briefing on the election schedule, on Saturday, said that the election commission aims to conduct covid-safe elections in …

Curbs on poll rallies till 15 Jan amid Omicron scare: A look at how EC plans to ensure Covid-safe elections
2 years, 11 months ago

Curbs on poll rallies till 15 Jan amid Omicron scare: A look at how EC plans to ensure Covid-safe elections

Firstpost  

Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra said that all EC officials and employees are to be treated like frontline workers and are eligible for the ‘precaution dose’ of COVID-19 vaccines The Election Commission on Saturday announced dates for Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Goa, Punjab, and Manipur. The poll body also expressed concerns over the surge in COVID-19 cases and …

Assembly Election 2022: No public rallies or road shows in 5 poll-bound states till 15 Jan, says EC
2 years, 11 months ago

Assembly Election 2022: No public rallies or road shows in 5 poll-bound states till 15 Jan, says EC

Firstpost  

Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra said the poll authority will review the COVID-19 situation on 15 January and take a further call on allowing public rallies New Delhi: Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases, the Election Commission on Saturday banned election rallies, roadshows and corner meetings till January 15 in the five poll-bound states. Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra said …

Assembly polls in five States from February 10, Election Commission bans physical campaigning till January 15
2 years, 11 months ago

Assembly polls in five States from February 10, Election Commission bans physical campaigning till January 15

The Hindu  

The Election Commission of India on Saturday announced the election schedule for the Goa, Manipur, Punjab, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh State Assemblies. News Analysis | Six reasons why five State elections will influence Indian politics Citing Article 172 of the Constitution that sets a five-year term for each Assembly, Mr. Chandra said, “Any postponement of Assembly elections may result in …

Assembly election 2022: Election Commission to announce dates of polls for five states at 3:30 pm
2 years, 11 months ago

Assembly election 2022: Election Commission to announce dates of polls for five states at 3:30 pm

Firstpost  

The model code of conduct will come into effect from today following the announcement of the dates. The Election Commission will announce the dates for assembly polls in five states at 3.30 pm Saturday. Citing the latest surge in COVID-19 cases, the Congress has announced that it would not hold any rallies in Uttar Pradesh and urged Prime Minister Narendra …

Election Commission To Announce Dates For Assembly Polls In Five States Today
2 years, 11 months ago

Election Commission To Announce Dates For Assembly Polls In Five States Today

ABP News  

New Delhi: The Election Commission of India will announce dates for the assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Goa, Manipur and Uttarakhand at 3.30 p.m. on Saturday. The Election Commission has completed the review of poll preparedness for the upcoming assembly polls in these five states. The Election Commission officials also met Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla earlier to discuss …

Poll-bound Uttarakhand bans political rallies till January 16
2 years, 11 months ago

Poll-bound Uttarakhand bans political rallies till January 16

The Hindu  

Political rallies, dharnas and demonstrations have been banned in poll-bound Uttarakhand till January 16 in view of the rising coronavirus cases, according to an official order. In fresh guidelines issued late Friday night that come into effect from Sunday, Chief Secretary S.S. Sandhu said all political rallies, dharnas, demonstrations and public events like cultural gatherings etc will remain suspended in …

Assembly Election 2022 Updates: EC announces poll dates, March 10-BJP govt, tweets Sambit Patra
2 years, 11 months ago

Assembly Election 2022 Updates: EC announces poll dates, March 10-BJP govt, tweets Sambit Patra

India TV News  

After the Uttar Pradesh Congress called off its rallies and woman's marathons in the poll-bound state due to the surge in COVID-19 cases, the party's General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra launched a virtual campaign from today. Priyanka addressed the "Ladki hun Lad Sakti hun" campaign through the social media platforms like Facebook and YouTube where she interacted with the public …

EC announces election dates: Physical rallies, processions banned till Jan 15 in poll-bound states
2 years, 11 months ago

EC announces election dates: Physical rallies, processions banned till Jan 15 in poll-bound states

India TV News  

Highlights Physical election rallies and processions have been banned by the EC in 5 states till January 15. CEC Sushil Chandra on Saturday addressed the press in light of the upcoming assembly elections in 5 poll-bound states -- UP, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Goa and Manipur. The EC has barred physical election rallies, roadshows and processions in the states till January 15. …

Election Commission may declare poll dates with curbs on rallies
2 years, 11 months ago

Election Commission may declare poll dates with curbs on rallies

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Union Health Secretary on Thursday briefed the Election Commission of India over the latest Covid-19 situation in five states that will soon be going for assembly polls. As part of the consultation process the ECI has been conducting tours in states that will be going for assembly polls soon to take feedback from the political parties and administration. …

Election Commission looking at Covid situation, large gatherings in poll-bound states
2 years, 11 months ago

Election Commission looking at Covid situation, large gatherings in poll-bound states

India Today  

After extensive meetings with the Union Health Secretary and experts, the Election Commission is now mulling putting a cap on large gatherings. The Election Commission noted that the percentage of those administered the first dose of Covid vaccine was still less in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Manipur, while it was nearing 100 per cent in Uttarakhand and Goa. In April …

Covid poses new challenge for EC, clamour grows for banning poll rallies | TOP POINTS
2 years, 11 months ago

Covid poses new challenge for EC, clamour grows for banning poll rallies | TOP POINTS

India Today  

The country is witnessing a steep rise in Covid cases fuelled by the Omicron variant. CONGRESS'S SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGY Throwing light on the Congress' plans, Rohan Gupta, the party's chairman of the social media department said, "We have our social media strategy in place for doing digital rallies, town halls, interaction programs with Priyanka Gandhi on Instagram. The Congress's Uttarakhand …

Voting Will be Held from 8am-6pm on Polling Day, Says EC; Only 'Poor Performers' Left Cong, Quips Najot Kaur Sidhu
2 years, 11 months ago

Voting Will be Held from 8am-6pm on Polling Day, Says EC; Only 'Poor Performers' Left Cong, Quips Najot Kaur Sidhu

News 18  

The Election Commission is set to hold a press conference at 12pm today amid demands to postpone polls due to the Omicron threat. A delegation of the EC had yesterday met district and division level officials in UP to review the preparations for the next year’s state assembly elections. Meanwhile, in an attempt to avoid any case of rebellion after …

No plans to reduce Covid-19 isolation period, poll body to decide on election rallies, says Centre
2 years, 11 months ago

No plans to reduce Covid-19 isolation period, poll body to decide on election rallies, says Centre

India Today  

The Union Health Ministry is not planning to decrease the isolation period for patients who are no longer symptomatic of Covid-19, in line with the Centre for Disease Control guidelines. However, with respect to political rallies taking place in poll-bound states, the union health ministry in its media briefing on Thursday said that the Election Commission is the apex body …

Learn from Bengal Experience, Ban Large Rallies, Yatras from the Onset in Five Poll-bound States
2 years, 11 months ago

Learn from Bengal Experience, Ban Large Rallies, Yatras from the Onset in Five Poll-bound States

News 18  

After being indecisive for almost a month, the Election Commission of India finally banned all road shows and large public meetings in West Bengal earlier this year, when the second wave of Covid-19 hit India. Sample this: Between April 9 and 22, the time period from the EC issuing a “strict warning” about banning rallies if Covid-19 norms were not …

Ramp up Covid vaccination in poll-bound states: EC tells Centre
2 years, 11 months ago

Ramp up Covid vaccination in poll-bound states: EC tells Centre

India TV News  

Highlights EC today sought data Covid cases in poll bound states from Ministry of Health. The Election Commission of India on Monday asked the Centre to ramp up vaccination in states with upcoming assembly elections, given the rise in Covid cases across the country, along with a new covid variant Omicron spreading in several states. The statement comes after the …

File FIR against those celebrating poll results amid Covid-19: Election Commission to states
3 years, 7 months ago

File FIR against those celebrating poll results amid Covid-19: Election Commission to states

India Today  

As jubilant supporters of various political parties were seen celebrating the election results in various parts of the country, the Election Commission directed state chief secretaries to file FIRs against those violating Covid-19 norms. The Election Commission had banned victory roadshows and vehicle rallies in view of the steep surge in Covid-19 cases in the country. EC has directed Chief …

Election Commission bans victory rallies on May 2
3 years, 7 months ago

Election Commission bans victory rallies on May 2

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: It is perhaps too little, too late. After being severely castigated by the Madras and Calcutta high courts over the second wave of Covid-19, the Election Commission on Tuesday banned all victory rallies by political parties and candidates after the Assembly election results are declared on or after May 2. After being reprimanded by the courts, the EC, …

Assembly elections: Election Commission bans victory processions on or after counting day amid COVID-19 surge
3 years, 7 months ago

Assembly elections: Election Commission bans victory processions on or after counting day amid COVID-19 surge

The Hindu  

The Election Commission of India on April 27 banned victory processions after the declaration of Assam, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, West Bengal and Kerala Assembly election results on May 2 due to the surge in COVID-19 cases. The decision comes a day after the ECI faced flak from the Madras High Court over the violations of COVID-19 protocols during campaigning for …

EC bans all victory processions after May 2 election results over Covid situation
3 years, 7 months ago

EC bans all victory processions after May 2 election results over Covid situation

India Today  

The Election Commission of India has banned all victory processions on or after the counting of votes for the assembly elections in five states that will be declared on May 2. The Election Commission ban on victory processions comes as the country witnesses a severe second wave of Covid-19 that has been claiming over 2,000 lives on a daily basis …

Election Commission has totally failed to implement Covid guidelines, says Calcutta High Court
3 years, 8 months ago

Election Commission has totally failed to implement Covid guidelines, says Calcutta High Court

India Today  

As Covid-19 cases surge in West Bengal, the division bench of Calcutta High Court on Thursday came down heavily on polling officials for not taking proper action to ensure Covid guidelines were followed during voting and campaigning by political parties in the state assembly election. Inaction by the EC Chief Justice TBN Radhakrishnan observed that the Election Commission of India …

EC bans roadshows, restricts size of gatherings in Bengal
3 years, 8 months ago

EC bans roadshows, restricts size of gatherings in Bengal

Hindustan Times  

The Election Commission of India on Thursday banned cycle or motorbike rallies, padyatras and limited public events to 500 people for the remaining two phases of the West Bengal elections, saying political parties had flouted Covid norms despite an alarming spike in infections. Since late February, when the elections were announced, daily Covid cases have increased in the state at …

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