General Election/Bye Election During COVID-19 Guidelines - Summary
After the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in India, the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare(MoHFW) have been issuing guidelines from time to time. In their latest circular dated 29th July 2020, the Ministry of Home Affairs has issued comprehensive guidelines/directives to be followed countrywide. Similarly, the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has also issued SOP on disinfection, sanitization, and prevention for containing COVID-19.
The Commission on 17th July 2020, sought views/suggestions of National/State Political Parties till 31st July 2020, which on request, Commission further extended the period till 11th August 2020. The Commission has considered the views/suggestions received from various Political Parties, and Chief Electoral Officers of States/UTs on election campaigns and public meetings.
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