National

1180 election observers will be deployed to conduct assembly elections in a free and fair manner.

News On Time Desk 07 October 2023

New Delhi: The Election Commission has said that 1180 election observers will be deployed to conduct the assembly elections in five states Mizoram, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Telangana in a free and fair manner. The Commission held a meeting here on Friday to give suggestions to the administrative, police officers and expenditure observers of these states in which the observers were told that they are the eyes and ears of the Commission in the field and they have to work in an impartial manner.

In the meeting, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kuman has directed the observers of the Commission to ensure that all political workers get equal opportunities in these elections and that the elections are fair and free from inducements. Elections are to be held in these states this year and the Commission has already held preparatory meetings in their capitals also. According to the Commission's release, about 1180 observers will be deployed in these five states to conduct elections in a free and fair manner.

Shri Kumar said that the Commission is taking special care that special provisions will be made to facilitate and assist persons with disabilities, senior citizens (above 80 years of age) and Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in voting. Which includes measures like the facility to vote from home and ease of reaching the polling station.

Election Commissioner Anup Chandra Pandey said that the elections should not only be conducted in a fair manner but should also appear fair. He also directed the supervisors to keep an eye on social media and ensure corrective action if any irregularities are seen there. Election Commissioner Arun Goyal asked the observers to ensure that their work is carried out in accordance with the law and in its full spirit.

He said that observers are the eyes and ears of the Election Commission and they should take steps to resolve complaints immediately. Senior officials of the Commission also briefed the observers on various important topics including voting machines (EVMs), electoral rolls, Model Code of Conduct (MCC), expenditure, legal provisions, IT (Information Technology) related initiatives, MCMC (Media Certification). and Monitoring Committee) and information related to social-media related SOP (Standard Procedure).

Tags : 1180 election observers will be deployed to conduct assembly elections in a free and fair manner.

Search News

1180 election observers will be deployed to conduct assembly elections in a free and fair manner.

संबंधित खबरें

Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai calls for active youth participation ...

From Fear to Hope: Delhi Influencers Witness Bastar’s Transformation

Providing Employment Opportunities to Youth, Accessible Services to Citi...

Chhattisgarh aims to build a complete mineral value chain within the sta...