The election commission of India can delay the upcoming elections to handle the pandemic situation effectively. Do you agree with this view? Comment (200 Words)
Refer - Indian Express
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IAS Parliament 3 years
KEY POINTS
· While the debate is raging on what the EC should do, election rallies of all political parties are in full swing, especially in UP.
· As per practice, the EC clubs all elections that are so close to each other to ensure that the results in one state do not influence the voters in the state going to the polls soon after.
· The earliest due date of a state determines the poll dates for all the clubbed states. The EC cannot delay an election even by a day, although it can advance it by up to six months.
· The aftermath of the Bengal elections saw a sharp rise in Covid infections. The EC had banned roadshows and rallies of more than 500 people only after six phases were over and just two were left.
· Many people confuse this poor implementation with the guidelines themselves. In my opinion, the guidelines are perfect and among the best in the world.
· The focus should have been on strict enforcement, which is where the Commission faltered, waiting for the top leaders to finish their preplanned rallies.
· This election is an opportunity for the EC to redeem its image. More importantly, it must guard itself against the trap of postponing the polls under any persuasion.
Manish 3 years
Please review !
IAS Parliament 3 years
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Soni Kumari 3 years
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Samy uvaraj 3 years
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K. V. A 3 years
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IAS Parliament 3 years
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