Election Commission bans victory procession after poll results as Covid cases rise

The Election Commission has banned victory processions on or after counting on May 2, (Mint) — The Election Commission has banned victory processions on or after counting on May 2, **(Mint)**

1 min read . Updated: 27 Apr 2021, 10:41 AM IST Staff Writer

The counting of votes for West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Assam and Puducherry will take place on May 2

Amid the surge in Covid-19 cases, the Election Commission has banned victory processions on or after counting on May 2, news agency ANI tweeted.

Election Commission of India bans all victory processions on or after the day of counting of votes, on May 2nd. Detailed order soon. pic.twitter.com/VM60c1fagD
— ANI (@ANI) April 27, 2021

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The Election Commission had decided to curtail the timings of campaigns for the remaining phases and extended the silence period to 72 hours for each of the phases.

The counting of votes for West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Assam and Puducherry will take place on May 2

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