On Massive UP Rallies Amid Covid Surge, Election Commission's Response
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"we will definitely issue detailed guidelines once elections are announced," Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra said.
Election rallies underway in Uttar Pradesh and the violation of distancing norms there are the responsibility of the state government and the Election Commission will take over only after poll dates are announced, Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra said today.
"Our responsibility begins after poll dates are announced and the model code of conduct kicks in. Till then, the responsibility lies with the state government and they would act as per recommendations of the state disaster management authority," Mr Chandra said in response to a query on whether the commission will take any steps regarding the ongoing poll rallies that are being held in blatant violation of Covid norms.
"We have held discussions with the health secretary and other officials and we will definitely issue detailed guidelines once elections are announced," he added.
All political parties in the country's most populous state have said the upcoming Assembly elections should be held on time while ensuring Covid protocol, the Chief Election Commissioner announced today.
