The order comes after, the Madras High Court on Monday slammed the Election Commission for holding elections within the 5 states and permitting political rallies drawing large crowds. The courtroom stated that the ballot physique is to be held “singularly responsible” for the Covid-19 second wave, with which the nation is presently struggling. The courtroom even went on to say that the ‘officers of EC ought to in all probability be booked for homicide’.
The Court has additionally warned to cease the vote-counting on May 2nd if EC fails to offer a blueprint of a plan to observe Covid tips on Result Day.
“Public health is paramount. Distressing that constitutional authorities ought to be reminded,” the courtroom stated.
The High Court additional directed the Election Commission of India and Tamil Nadu Chief Election Officer to seek the advice of with the Health Secretary and draft a Covid-19 protocol for the counting day and submit the identical on April 30.
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