New Delhi. Where on the one hand the threat of Omicron in the country (India) is increasing continuously. Here in the midst of this danger, the assembly elections to be held in 5 states next year are going to prove to be a tough challenge for the government. Now in view of this, an important meeting is going to be held between the Election Commission and the Union Health Ministry today i.e. on December 27. It is also being told that in view of the dire situation of Corona in the country, an important decision can be taken today.
It is worth noting that amidst the preparations of the Election Commission for the assembly elections to be held in 5 states including Uttar Pradesh early next year, the top officials of the Commission will hold a special conversation with Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan on Monday. If sources are to be believed, the commission is likely to take detailed information from Bhushan about the status of corona and the spread of Omicron form.
Similarly, the term of Goa, Punjab, Uttarakhand and Manipur Legislative Assemblies is also ending on different dates in March 2022, while the term of the Legislative Assembly in Uttar Pradesh will end in May. The Election Commission may announce the election dates next month. Here the commission can also seek suggestions from Bhushan regarding the improvement of its corona protocol for election campaign, polling days and counting dates.
It is to be known that a bench of Justice Shekhar Yadav of Allahabad High Court on Thursday asked the government and the Election Commission to postpone the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections for a month or two and to ban all political rallies amid fears of a third wave of Corona. was also requested to do so.
Here, when asked about the Allahabad High Court’s remarks, Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra said in Dehradun on Friday, “I will personally visit Uttar Pradesh next week. An appropriate decision will be taken only after reviewing the situation.” It may be noted that the commission has already visited the states of Punjab, Goa and Uttarakhand etc. to take stock of the pre-poll preparations.