The deadlock between the Governor of Maharashtra and Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray looked like it would continue for long and cost Mr. Thackeray the post of Chief Minister. Instead of seeing the end of his political career, he brought his wife Rabri Devi to replace him as Chief Minister. Also read | COVID-19 may change election scene foreverBy deciding to hold elections during a pandemic, the EC has taken up a big responsibility. It is noteworthy that India will not be the only country to hold elections during this pandemic. Quraishi is former Chief Election Commissioner of India and the author of An Undocumented Wonder —The Making of the Great Indian Election

Source: The Hindu May 07, 2020 18:45 UTC