Home / News / India News / Article / Political rallies, roadshows can be held at full capacity with prior permission: Election Commission

Political rallies, roadshows can be held at full capacity with prior permission: Election Commission

Citing the rise in Covid cases, the poll panel had imposed a ban on physical rallies, road shows and padayatras when it announced the poll schedule for Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Goa, Punjab and Manipur on January 8

Listen to this article :
A poll rally in UP. Pic/ PTI

A poll rally in UP. Pic/ PTI

The Election Commission on Tuesday further eased Covid-induced restrictions imposed on campaigning in assembly polls by allowing road shows with prior permission of district authorities.

It also allowed political parties and candidates to hold meetings and rallies with the restriction of using only 50 per cent capacity of space being relaxed.

How do you like the new new mid-day.com experience? Share your feedback and help us improve.

Read Next Story
Actor Sonu Sood booked for violating Model Code of Conduct during Punjab assembly elections

Trending Stories

Latest Photoscta-pos

Latest VideosView All

Latest Web StoriesView All

Mid-Day FastView All

Advertisement