With poll-time rallies rallies in Bihar throwing social distancing norms to the winds, the Election Commission on Wednesday, 21 October, warned of strong action against political parties if pre-existing instructions and guidelines on crown-management and other COVID-19-related health precautions are not followed during the campaign period, reports The Indian Express.
“The Commission has taken a serious view of the laxity on the part of political parties and candidates, on the ground, in terms of maintaining crowd discipline, and hereby reiterates and further advises them to demonstrate utmost vigil and care during electioneering.”Election Commission.