Poll-bound Uttarakhand bans political rallies till January 16
The Hindu
All political rallies, dharnas, demonstrations and public events like cultural gatherings etc will remain suspended in the state till January 16.
Political rallies, dharnas and demonstrations have been banned in till January 16 in view of the rising coronavirus cases, according to an official order.
In fresh guidelines issued late Friday night that come into effect from Sunday, Chief Secretary S.S. Sandhu said all political rallies, dharnas, demonstrations and public events like cultural gatherings etc will remain suspended in the state till January 16.
The Uttarakhand High Court had recently asked the Election Commission to see if poll rallies could be held virtually and if online voting was possible. Assembly polls in the State are due in a few weeks and the Election Commission may announce the dates this month.

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