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The order comes after, the Madras High Court on Monday slammed the Election Commission for holding elections in the 5 states and allowing political rallies drawing huge crowds. The court said that the poll body is to be held “singularly responsible” for the Covid-19 second wave, with which the country is currently struggling. The court even went on to say that the ‘officers of EC should probably be booked for murder’.
The Court has also warned to stop the vote-counting on May 2nd if EC fails to provide a blueprint of a plan to follow Covid guidelines on Result Day.
“Public health is paramount. Distressing that constitutional authorities ought to be reminded,” the court said.
The High Court further directed the Election Commission of India and Tamil Nadu Chief Election Officer to consult with the Health Secretary and draft a Covid-19 protocol for the counting day and submit the same on April 30.
(This is a developing story; refresh for updates.)
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