Bhagwant Mann on Sunday began his campaign for the Punjab Assembly elections from Sangrur.
New Delhi:
The Election Commission of India today sent a notice to Aam Aadmi Party’s chief ministerial candidate Bhagwant Mann for violating protocol regarding COVID-19 issued earlier this month. Mr Mann, who is also the party’s Punjab chief and MP from Sangrur, on Sunday launched his campaign to contest the upcoming Punjab Assembly elections from Dhuri assembly seat.
Huge crowds in various villages welcomed him by shouting slogans and showering flowers. The party claimed that they had invited only a few locals but turned out in large numbers as news of their visit spread on social media.
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— Bhagwant Mann (@Bhagwant Mann) 23 January 2022
The election body had on January 8 issued the revised announcement announcing the polling dates.broad guidelines“In view of COVID-19 which has banned road shows and rallies till January 15. Ban” was extended Saturday until the end of the month.
Polling for 117 seats in Punjab will be held in a single phase on February 20, counting of votes will take place on March 10.
The Election Commission had earlier issued a notice to the Samajwadi Party for violating the COVID norms at its office premises in Lucknow. However, the party was left with a light rap And advised to be careful in future.
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