Shops near polling stations to stay open

Shops within 50 meters of polling stations will not be forced to close on May 28, when the referendum is held, the GRTU said today. It said it had written to the Chief Electoral Commissioner requesting that the shops stay open. The Commissioner...

Shops within 50 meters of polling stations will not be forced to close on May 28, when the referendum is held, the GRTU said today.

It said it had written to the Chief Electoral Commissioner requesting that the shops stay open.

The Commissioner accepted the request, as long as crowds do not gather near the outlets.

All shops close to polling stations are normally kept closed as a security measure.

 

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