THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: State election commissioner V Bhaskaran has said that those who reach in polling booths should strictly follow covid 19 protocol. He requested voters to follow social distancing and wear face masks while coming to polling booths. People should come to the polling stations without any fear and doubt. He also added that people are approaching the polls very enthusiastically, and we expect that there will be 100 per cent polling.

The election commissioner also said that denying postal vote facility to VS Achuthanandan, was on legal grounds and the existing law only allows only covid 19 patients and those under quarantine to cast votes via post.

He reiterated that there is no confusion regarding special postal ballot, and special facilities were made available for that purpose.