The State Election Commission has expedited the preparations for the local body elections. The commission will hold discussions with health experts on Monday. The possibility of holding elections in accordance with the COVID protocol will be discussed.
The government and the State Election Commission do not want bureaucracy in local bodies. The new governing bodies must take office before November 12. The commission is trying to hold elections by the end of October. The Commission is monitoring the growing number of patients and assessing the coming weeks as crucial.
Discuss with health experts what to do to make a choice that follows the COVID protocol. The Director of Health and health experts will participate in the discussion. Precautions to be taken in the campaign and matters to be included in the code of conduct will also be discussed.
The Commission is also exploring the possibility of virtual propaganda. The Commission will take further action after considering the recommendations raised at the meeting. A meeting of political party representatives will be held in two weeks. The process of adding names to the voter list is also in progress.