THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Election Fee has issued a blanket ban on ‘Kottikalasam,’ the grand finale of election campaigning by political events, within the wake of the pandemic. Bike rallies have been banned from April 3 to April 6. All candidates and political events have been requested to make sure strict compliance. The EC’s course is geared toward stopping gatherings in violation of Covid-19 protocol. The State Election Fee had banned ‘Kottikalasam’ for the current native self-government elections as properly.
Chief Electoral Officer Teeka Ram Meena has additionally banned the involvement of youngsters in election-related actions, together with campaigning and transportation of polling supplies. Political events and officers have been requested to adjust to the order. Those that violate the course will face strict motion, he mentioned.
The EC has directed district collectors to accentuate surveillance in opposition to illegal actions. They’ve been requested to stop actions to affect voters together with free meals distribution or events and distribution of presents. Officers will be certain that no unlawful actions are performed or weapons carried in marketing campaign autos. Loudspeakers and bulletins are banned 48 hours previous to the polling day till the polling time ends. All campaigning modes will probably be banned inside 100-m distance of polling boots. Ballot graffiti and posters will probably be discouraged within the space.
One automobile every can be utilized by the candidate, election agent and occasion staff. Candidates or sales space brokers shouldn’t facilitate transportation for voters. Candidates’ election cubicles is not going to be allowed inside 200-m distance of the polling sales space.
Restrictions
- Bike rallies have been banned from April 3 to April 6.
- CEO additionally banned involvement of youngsters in election-related actions, together with campaigning and transportation of polling supplies.
- Loudspeakers and bulletins are banned 48 hours previous to the polling day till the polling time ends.
