Uttar Pradesh / Section 144 imposed in UP, prohibiting the gathering of more than 5 people in the election campaign

In view of the panchayat elections in Uttar Pradesh and the increasing infection of Covid-19, Section 144 was imposed from 5-April in the entire state. For this, Additional Chief Secretary (Home) of UP Avnish Awasthi has sent a letter to all the District Magistrates and Superintendents of Police. At the same time, the gathering of more than 5 people has been banned in the election campaign.

Vikrant Shekhawat : Apr 05, 2021, 04:07 PM
Lucknow: The dates of Uttar Pradesh Panchayat elections have been announced. In such a situation, the administration has also started preparing for it. Meanwhile, big news related to elections is coming out. In fact, in view of panchayat elections and growing Kovid infection, Section 144 has been imposed in the state. Additional Chief Secretary Home Avnish Awasthi has issued instructions to all the District Magistrates and Superintendents of Police. Under which, now instructions have been given not to participate more than 5 persons in the campaign to be held in the panchayat elections.

Action will be taken for violation

From April 5, section 144 has come into effect, which will remain in force till further orders. In any village, no more than 5 persons should be gathered in one place for public publicity programs and public meetings to be held for the promotion of three-tier panchayat elections. If any person or organization violates it, legal action will be taken against him.

There will be no more than 100 people involved in any event.

On Monday, the Uttar Pradesh government has issued a new order regarding Corona. According to which, now no more than 100 people can gather in any event. Also, orders have been given to strictly follow the rules of Corona.

When is the election?

Let us know that elections will be held in 4 stages. These elections will be held on 15 April, 19 April, 26 April and 29 April. Elections will be held in 18 districts in the first phase, 20 districts in the second phase, in the third phase and 20 in 17 districts in the fourth phase. At the same time, the result will be released on 2 May. Let us know that the nomination process of the first phase has been done.