Monday, May 12, 2025
spot_img

ECI bans victory processions by winning poll candidates

Date:

Share post:

spot_imgspot_img

NEW DELHI, April 27: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has imposed ban on all victory processions on the day of — or even after — counting of votes (May 2) polled to the five states in the past few weeks amid a COVID-19 surge. Legislative assembly polls were scheduled in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, Assam, and Puducherry in eight phases, beginning March 27 and ending April 29.

“Not more than two persons shall be allowed to accompany the winning candidate or his/her authorised representative receive the certificate of election from the Returning Officer concerned,” an Election Commission notification said today.

Coming amid a second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, the poll panel had laid down protocol for the contesting parties and leaders to follow to minimise the spread of infections. The rules were, however, mostly observed only in the breach by most political outfits and their contestants, with huge rallies and marches sending social distancing for a toss.

The second wave has, meanwhile, intensified in its ferocity, making way for suggestions that the elections have turned into Covid catalysts. For the sixth straight day today, India logged over three lakh cases and 2,771 deaths, taking its overall caseload to over 1.76 crore and fatalities to 1,97,894.

 

spot_imgspot_img

Related articles

Bangladesh: Prominent author slams Yunus for inefficiency

Dhaka, May 12: Prominent Bangladeshi philosopher and activist Farhad Mazhar has slammed Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Advisor of...

World mocks Pakistan’s desperate, clumsy attempt to copy India’s Operation Sindoor press briefings

Sydney, May 12: Several media outlets across the world have ridiculed the failed attempt by Pakistan to imitate...

From land to sea to sky: India crushed Pakistan’s aggression with precision

New Delhi, May 12: Senior military officials on Monday provided a detailed operational account of India’s robust defence...

How Term and Health Insurance Help in Managing Long-term Financial Risks?

India’s financial environment is becoming increasingly complex. Nowadays, the ever-increasing healthcare costs, lifestyle-related illnesses, uncertain economic conditions, and...