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EC bans public rallies, roadshows till January 15

Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases, the Election Commission on Saturday banned election rallies, roadshows and corner meetings till January 15 in the five poll-bound states.

Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra said the poll authority will review the COVID-19 situation on January 15 and take a further call on allowing public rallies. The Commission will not hesitate to bar parties from further rallies if COVID protocol is not followed, Chandra said.