Benefits & disadvantages to political parties after EC restrictions

The Election Commission of India has expressed concern over the lackadaisical attitude of the district administrations in implementing the Covid protocols during election rallies and meetings in West Bengal, where six of the eight phases of Assembly elections have been completed.

The poll panel, which held a virtual meeting on Friday with the District Election Officers (DEOs) for the seventh and eight phases of polling in the state, asked the officials to take strict action if Covid protocols are not followed.