Goa, Jan. 20 -- Just recently the government had announced that the elections would be held by March, perhaps even February, and it had been suggested that the elections to the Corporation of the City of Panaji be held simultaneously to avoid prolonged periods of an election code of conduct that would hamper government policy and adminstration. Did the ground situation in the State so quicky change to such an extent that the elections had to be postponed yet again?

As per the circular of the State Election Commission there will be congregation of crowds during the campaign period as it involves public meetings, where enforcing the health protocols and regulating the number of participants will be a serious issue. The Commission also said t...