The Election Commission in Chhattisgarh on Monday banned road shows, ‘padyatras’, rallies, public meetings and processions for the three-tier panchayat and bye-election due on January 20. Candidate can do door-to-door canvassing.
Amid a surge in Covid-19 cases, State Election Commissioner Thakur Ram Singh issued the additional guidelines for the conduct of election.
Under the new guidelines issued to all Collectors and District Election Officers, the Covid-19 standard operating procedure issued earlier has to be strictly implemented.
The candidates, their supporters and all officers engaged in the election process have to keep in mind that public health and their own safety is a priority.
During door-to-door campaigning, only a maximum of four persons can go in a team, including the candidate.
Only one vehicle is allowed under the Covid imposed restriction rules to campaign for the candidate for Zilla Panchayat and Janpad Panchayat election.