A look at the restrictions the EC has imposed on campaigning, and why it it decided against delaying polls:How widely has Covid-19 spread in Bihar? Others will have to mandatorily wear gloves before casting their vote on the EVM, according to the new EC guidelines for conducting elections amidst a pandemic. At the last hour of poll, such electors shall be facilitated voting, strictly following Covid-19 related preventive measures,” the guidelines state. The EC hasn’t said anything officially on digital campaigning. In other words, both digital and physical campaigning will be allowed in Bihar elections — the latter with mandatory precautions.

Source: Indian Express August 24, 2020 22:48 UTC