The Election Commission on Tuesday said that it will frame broad guidelines to hold general and bye-elections during COVID-19 pandemic, taking into account the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare guidelines. "The matter of issuing broad guidelines for General and Bye Elections during COVID-19 period was discussed in the Commission meeting today. It also considered the suggestions and recommendations made by Chief Electoral Officers of States and UTs," the ECI said in a press release. "After considering all these, the Commission directed to frame broad guidelines, taking into account MHA/MOHFW guidelines on COVID-19, within three days. Assembly elections are due in Bihar in November, besides bypolls to various assembly seats across states.

Source: dna August 18, 2020 12:56 UTC