SINGAPORE: No physical rallies will be allowed if hustings for the General Election fall within Phase 2 of Singapore’s reopening, but alternative ...
“Candidates and political parties should also ensure that the members of the public they interact with adhere to prevailing safe distancing measures,” ELD said in a press release.Familiar sights from previous elections like crowded political rallies and supporters gathering at nomination centres are also out, as large gatherings will not be allowed.
These are on top of two party political broadcasts, similar to the 2015 General Election, which will be aired on 19 TV and radio channels. READ: COVID-19: Recommended time-bands for voters to cast ballots among new safety measures for elections "Unlike campaigning activities, such processions are not critical to the campaigning process,” said ELD.Besides protecting the health and safety of members of the public, the campaign guidelines are meant to ensure that voters have access to campaigning messages of all political parties and candidates, even amid the COVID-19 situation, said ELD.
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