India
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New Delhi, Apr 16: With Prime Minister Narendra Modi set to address two poll rallies in West Bengal on Saturday, BJP sources said the party has been taking adequate measures to ensure that social distancing is maintained and people attending them wear masks.
The sources said that chairs for the rallies’ participants have been placed at adequate distance in every block of the two venues so that social distancing is followed. It will be ensured that everyone entering the rally venues wears a mask, they said. “Our teams have been working to this effect,” a source said.
Amid a massive surge in coronavirus cases across the country, the Election Commission (EC) asked political parties on Friday to ensure “absolute” adherence to COVID-19 guidelines in letter and sprit.
“Violations, if any shall be sternly dealt with and action, including criminal action, taken as per extant legal…