New Delhi: The Election Commission on Tuesday lifted its restrictions on rallies and roadshows that were imposed to curb the spread of Covid-19. The poll body had allowed 50 percent attendance in a series of relaxations announced earlier this month.
“Today, the Election Commission took a periodic review of the status of Covid-19 in the country and especially in the poll-bound states. As per the updated information received from the Union Health Secretary, the Covid-19 cases have already declined significantly and come to a minimal level in the country,” the EC said in a statement.
The commission also allowed political parties/ candidates to hold their meetings and rallies subject to SDMA regulations, lifting its earlier restriction of using only 50 percent capacity.
