Congress always follows the guidelines set by EC, says Harish Rawat
Welcoming the EC's instruction for the upcoming election, Congress leader Harish Rawat said, "We are absolutely ready to ring the farewell bell for BJP in Uttrakhand. Congress will contest in all 70 seats."
New Delhi: Congress leader Harish Rawat on Saturday (January 8) said, "We welcome the announcement of election dates for Uttarakhand. Congress always abides by the code of conduct and the guidelines set by the Election Commission." Rawat's statement came after the EC announced the dates for assembly polls in five states along with the guidelines code of conduct to be followed during the elections.
Welcoming the EC's instructions, Punjab Cabinet Minister Raj K Verka said, "We wanted the EC to impose strict rules on COVID guidelines, which they've done. I'm sure Punjab will vote in big numbers, we'll promote our manifesto via social media, TV, and other media forms."
The Election Commission of India today announced the dates for assembly polls in five states at 3.30 pm. The poll body, in a press conference, declared the schedule for the much-awaited polls in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Goa, Punjab and Manipur.
While the term of the current Uttar Pradesh assembly is ending in May, those of the other four assemblies are ending in March.
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