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Election Commission issues guidelines to conduct elections amid COVID-19 pandemic

KINS by KINS
22/08/2020
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Srinagar, Aug 22: Election Commission has issued detailed guidelines related to key activities for conducting upcoming General Elections and bye-elections in various States and Union Territories during the period of COVID-19 Pandemic.
According to news agency Kashmir Indepth News Service (KINS) the guidelines laid down strict compliance norms to be followed by Candidates and officials conducting the Elections.
“Those found violating the instructions on COVID-19 measures even during the campaign process will be liable to be proceeded against, as per the provisions of the Disaster Management Act, 2005. During the campaign process, not more than 5 people have been allowed for door to door campaigning. During the road shows, the convoy should have a gap after every set of five vehicles and Public gatherings and rallies can be conducted with strict adherence to the COVID-19 guidelines,” the EC said.
Election Commission in its guidelines has also stated that the training of election officials should be organized in a decentralized manner at large halls. “It has also stressed on online modules of training as far as possible. All necessary forms including the Nomination form will be available online on the website of CEO and DEO for the intending candidates. Candidates can even deposit the security money through online mode at the designated platform. During the filing of nomination papers only two persons and vehicles are allowed to accompany a candidate” it said.
The guidelines state that every person has to wear a face mask during election related activity. “Thermal Scanning of all persons has also been necessitated at every entry point. Sanitizers, soap and water shall be made available in the premises. Social distancing shall be maintained as per the COVID-19 guidelines of the State Government and Ministry of Home Affairs. The guidelines also say that a maximum of only 1 thousand voters should be allowed in a polling station at a given point in time instead of the current norm of one thousand five hundred voters”.

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