TMC chief and West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee speaks at an election rally.
Chief Minister and occasion supremo Mamata Banerjee, throughout her rallies on Monday, had additionally implored the Election Commission to re-think its resolution to stick to the unique ballot schedule.
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- Last Updated:April 20, 2021, 18:40 IST
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Kolkata: The TMC, which had been searching for a merger of the final three phases of meeting elections, shot off a letter to Chief Electoral Officer Aariz Aftab on Tuesday, urging him to contemplate the occasion’s request amid the steep hike in COVID-19 circumstances. Chief Minister and occasion supremo Mamata Banerjee, throughout her rallies on Monday, had additionally implored the Election Commission to re-think its resolution to stick to the unique ballot schedule.
The letter, undersigned by TMC leaders Derek O Brien, Sukendu Sekhar Roy, Pratima Mondol, and Purnendu Bose, highlighted the High Court order that directed the CEO to take pressing measures to avert a “deadly disaster that is staring at our faces” and mentioned that “no prejudice would be caused if the three phases are clubbed into one”. It additional mentioned that the steps taken by the EC to curb the unfold of the illness equivalent to curtailment of marketing campaign hours are “cosmetic” because the crucial human useful resource will proceed to stay engaged on election responsibility.
“Two equally important issues are at stake: the right to life and public health and the right to hold elections. It is pertinent to note that the Constitution of India has empowered the Election Commission of India to make this choice,” the letter added.
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