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Topics Coronavirus | West Bengal Assembly polls | top news of the day
BS Web Team | New Delhi
Last Updated at April 17, 2021 03:33 IST
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With West Bengal witnessing a surge in coronavirus cases, like other states, the state Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) has called an all-party meeting today to reiterate instructions on campaigning amid the pandemic and encourage more virtual rallies for the remaining phases of the Assembly elections.
The meeting has been called at the behest of the Election Commission (EC).
The meetings are being called against the backdrop of the growing laxity in following Covid-19 protocols during campaigning in West Bengal. Last week, the poll panel had warned all political parties that it will not hesitate to ban rallies and meetings if precautions are not adhered to.
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