SHILLONG, APRIL 8: With just three days away for the Lok Sabha elections to the 2 – Tura (ST) Parliamentary Constituency, the District Election Officer, North Garo Hills held a final meet with the Police and Civil Sector officers of the district on Monday where they were emphasized of their roles and responsibilities expected to be executed by them on the poll day.
Repeated meetings on ethical voting, training on the usage of EVM, VVPAT were called for the sector officers and the polling staffs prior to the voting day only to ensure that the election is being held in a fair and smooth manner. Making Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) inclusive in this upcoming election, a special awareness drive on election mechanisms was also imparted to them, apprised the DEO.
As the vote day is slated to be held on April 11, the DEO informed that out of the total 171 polling stations, 152 polling personnel assigned to far flung areas have been assorted to make their move towards their respective polling stations on April 9 and 19 polling teams to follow suit on the day after.
It was also informed that as part of precautionary measure to cut off any election hitch, 28 additional CUs, BUs, EVMs would be dispensed for every polling teams.
To ensure that the election happens undisturbed, SP Dr S.R.Marak enlightened that police personnel from adjoining states including the SI Cadets from NEPA, Shillong have been deployed in the district. He also advocated that they have cordial relationship with their fellow civil sectors and move together for area familiarization.
By Our Reporter
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