ECI dismisses speculations about cancellation of polls in five states
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has practically dismissed the speculation that assembly elections in five states may be deferred due to rising Covid-19 cases in the country.
After a visit to Uttar Pradesh, the Election Commission said all the political parties from the state “want polls to be held on time”.
“Representatives of all political parties met us and told us that elections should be conducted on time following all Covid-19 protocol,” said Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra at a press conference on 2022 Uttar Pradesh Assembly election on Thursday in New Delhi.
Here are some takeways from the Election Commission’s presser.