Election Commission asks political parties to follow COVID-19 guidelines during public meetings

The Election Commission on Friday wrote to all national and state parties, asking them to follow all COVID-related guidelines during public meetings, rallies and other activities. The Commission also took a 'serious view of the laxity in maintaining norms, particularly not wearing masks by political leaders on stage.' The Commission has taken a serious view of the laxity in maintaining the norms, particularly not wearing masks.