The lockdown and the spread of the novel coronavirus made fate of 100-odd other civic bodies in Bengal also uncertain. Even if the lockdown is completely lifted on April 15, there would not be enough time to hold the polls before May 8,” said another official. The lockdown and the spread of the novel coronavirus made fate of 100-odd other civic bodies in Bengal also uncertain. “We don’t know when the social distancing advisory would be lifted completely. Until the social distancing advisory is lifted completely, it is not possible to hold polls,” said a source.

Source: The Telegraph March 29, 2020 20:26 UTC