Bhubaneswar: The Election Commission Of India (ECI) today evening announced deferment of bypoll in Pipili assembly constituency in Odisha and three other assembly constituencies in West Bengal taking note of lockdown/restrictions under Disaster Management Act.
“Commission after taking all material facts and inputs of CEO West Bengal and CEO Odisha in consideration and taking note of lockdown/restrictions under Disaster Management Act, 2005, as issued by NDMA/SDMA has decided to defer the scheduled poll and extend the period of elections in 110-Pipli AC of Odisha and 58-Jangipur & 56-Samserganj assembly constituencies of West Bengal,” the press release issued by the ECI said.
The ECI has said that fresh notification will be issued after assessing the pandemic situation.
The ECI also lifted the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) in these Assembly Constituencies with immediate effect and will be in operation from the next date of notification.