View Full Image The HC was hearing a writ petition filed by Tamil Nadu transport minister M.R. Until Modi cancelled his rallies, ECI didn’t bring in restrictions, and by then, cases had exponentially risen." West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee welcomed the Madras high court observations, “which clearly said ECI cannot escape its responsibility". “Both Prime Minister Modi and EC are responsible for the (current) situation (of covid spreading in the state)," Banerjee said. The court directed ECI to file a blueprint after a detailed consultation with the state health secretary.

Source: Mint April 26, 2021 18:22 UTC