CHENNAI: The poll panel has imposed several restrictions on campaigning for the urban local body polls in Chennai until February 11, but as state leaders join the candidates for door-to-door canvassing and at party meetings, all Covid rules and norms are out of the window. Few are seen wearing a mask or maintaining social distance.
At indoor meetings, much more than the allowed 50% capacity is often seated. At a hall in Virugumbakka on Wednesday, more than 100% of the capacity was in when AIADMK leader K Palaniswami addressed his party7 workers. In areas newly added to the corporation such as Porur, Thiruvottiyur, Ambattur and Sholinganallur, more than 100 people have been seen visiting streets and houses, though only 20 are allowed.
