The stage is set for tomorrow’s counting of votes in Shillong and Tura parliamentary constituencies with authorities making multi-layer security arrangements at 12 counting centres set up across the state.
There will be 8 counting centres for Shillong parliamentary constituency and 5 Tura parliamentary constituency.
A total of 18 Counting Observers have been deployed by the Election Commission of India.
After conducting an inspection to the counting centre at JN Stadium, Polo ahead of the crucial day, Chief Secretary DP Wahlang said that he is satisfied with the arrangements made for the counting of votes.
“After looking at all the processes adopted by the returning officer, I am sure that the counting will be conducted effectively tomorrow which will start at 8 am,” he told reporters.
“Security measures are adequate. I just had a discussion with the SP of the district, adequate quantum of force has been graced here so we are satisfied with the arrangements,” the CS added.
Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) BDR Tiwari informed that all needful security arrangements are already in place.
“We are having a sufficient number of police personnel for counting centres and to look at the law and order,” he said.
“Counting of votes will start at 8 am. The counting of EVMs in Shillong and Tura will start by 8.30 am and in other centres it will be 8am,” he added.
Giving more insight into the arrangements made for the counting day, deputy commissioner of East Khasi Hills and returning officer for Shillong parliamentary constituency SC Sadhu said, “All arrangements have been made to ensure that counting is done efficiently and in a transparent manner.”
“For security as per protocol, three-layer security is already arranged here. The inner layer is being manned by CAPF and outer layer by the state police and from outer layer, there will be no vehicle zone. Vehicles should not enter the three-layer security area, vehicles with passes only will be allowed within this area,” he added.
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