Representative Image No victory procession after counting on May 2: EC issues order to states, UT following COVID outbreak By Joymala Bagchi | Updated: Apr 27, 2021 11:37 IST New Delhi [India], April 27 (ANI): In the wake of inconceivable gush in the number of COVID-19 cases, the Election Commission on Tuesday banned all victory processions on or after the day of counting of votes on May 2. The order copy by the Election Commission read, "In view of the surge in COVID 19 cases throughout the country, the Commission has decided to make more stringent provision to be followed during the process of Counting, in addition to exiting Broad Guidelines dated 21st August, 2020 and has directed that no victory procession after the counting on 2.5.2021 shall be permissible."