The election department of Malda dissolved midway a campaign meeting attended by actor Mithun Chakraborty on Saturday after the Trinamul Congress accused the BJP of flouting Covid-19 safety protocols.
More than 500 people the limit prescribed by the Election Commission reportedly gathered to see the actor at Baishnabnagar. Chakraborty was campaigning for BJP candidate Swadhin Sarkar.
Rajarshi Dutta, district magistrate and district election officer of Malda, said appropriate action had been taken after complaints were filed. Sources said an FIR had been lodged against the organisers.
“More than 500 people gathered at the Baishnabnagar rally. This is a breach of both election guidelines and coronavirus protocols. We have demanded action against Mithun Chakraborty and the BJP,” said Trinamul vice-president Saugata Roy.