NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday asked its 348 poll observers deployed in Bihar to ensure that law and order is strictly maintained, with 100% depositing of licensed arms and seizure of illegal arms. This comes a day after the sensational murder of Jan Suraaj Party supporter Dularchand Yadav in Mokama.
In a video-conference with the observers, chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, along with election commissioners S S Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, reviewed compliance with voter-facilitation directions to ensure a pleasant and smooth experience for voters on poll day.
In a 360-degree review, the poll panel took stock of the enforcement of model code of conduct, border check posts and timely curbing of fake news/misinformation. Also part of the discussions were identification and security measures for vulnerable and critical polling stations, the complaint redressal system and arrangements at the EVM Strong Room.
EC reviewed the progress on new initiatives including the mobile phone deposit facility, redesigned voter information slips (VIS), popularisation of ECINet App, 100% webcasting of polling stations and arrangements for ensuring two-hourly reports of approximate voter turnout.
The observers — which include 243 general observers, 38 police observers and 67 expenditure observers — were directed by EC to ensure that the election machinery encourages voters to come out and vote in large numbers.
In a video-conference with the observers, chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, along with election commissioners S S Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, reviewed compliance with voter-facilitation directions to ensure a pleasant and smooth experience for voters on poll day.
In a 360-degree review, the poll panel took stock of the enforcement of model code of conduct, border check posts and timely curbing of fake news/misinformation. Also part of the discussions were identification and security measures for vulnerable and critical polling stations, the complaint redressal system and arrangements at the EVM Strong Room.
EC reviewed the progress on new initiatives including the mobile phone deposit facility, redesigned voter information slips (VIS), popularisation of ECINet App, 100% webcasting of polling stations and arrangements for ensuring two-hourly reports of approximate voter turnout.
The observers — which include 243 general observers, 38 police observers and 67 expenditure observers — were directed by EC to ensure that the election machinery encourages voters to come out and vote in large numbers.
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