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Election Commission reviewed Corona

New Delhi. In the midst of increasing cases of Delta and Omicron variants of Corona virus, the Central Election Commission reviewed the situation in five states in connection with the preparations for the assembly elections. The Election Commission held a meeting on Monday with the Union Health Secretary, Health Secretaries of the electoral states and officials of the Ministry of Health. After this meeting, the news has come from quoting sources that the commission is not in the idea of ​​postponing the elections. It is being told that the Election Commission can ban rallies and conduct elections with strict protocol.

Significantly, in the next two months, assembly elections are to be held in five states – Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Goa and Manipur. In this regard, the Election Commission held a meeting with the health secretaries of the election states on Monday. After the meeting, the news came quoting sources that the commission has considered holding the assembly elections in five states on time. However, the final decision on this will be taken in the meeting to be held in the first week of January.

The commission discussed Omicron’s growing cases with the health secretaries of the five election states. Vaccine coverage and Omicron cases data have also been sought in these states. Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan and senior officials of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare informed the Election Commission about the situation in Corona. Now the states also have to tell what they are working together with the Centre. Based on this report, a meeting will be held in the first week of January.

It is worth noting that the cases of Corona are increasing rapidly and in view of this, a third wave is being feared. In view of this, the Election Commission can take some strict steps. It is being told that before the elections, after understanding the situation of the states, its decision will be taken. The notification for the election may be issued in the first week of January. It is being told that the Election Commission may ban large rallies and public meetings. Virtual and door to door campaigns can be allowed.

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