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The Times of India
The Times of India
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Prafulla Marpakwar | TNN

Rajya Sabha polls: How will MLAs with Covid vote, Election Commission of India asked

MUMBAI: The Maharashtra legislature secretariat has sought advice from the Election Commission of India (ECI) on how Covid-19 positive legislators can cast their ballot for the June 10 Rajya Sabha elections. Seven candidates are in fray for six Rajya Sabha seats in Maharashtra.

In the general elections, Covid-19 positive voters, with PPE kits, are allowed to exercise their franchise during the last hour of voting, however, for Rajya Sabha elections, instructions will have to be sought from the ECI.

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