ECI directs the officials to strictly monitor and curb the activities related to liquor, drugs, cash, and freebies in the state to efficiently assess the election expenditure
ECI conducts a meeting with the Collectors and Superintendent of Police of all districts to assess the preparations for the Assembly General Elections
Raipur, 25 August 2023/ The Chief Election Commissioner of India, Mr. Rajiv Kumar, along with Election Commissioners Mr. Anup Chandra Pandey and Mr. Arun Goel, conducted a crucial meeting with Divisional Commissioners, all range Inspector General of Police, District Collectors, and all district Superintendent of Police on Friday. The commission assessed the preparation for the upcoming Assembly Elections in all the districts. They also assessed the progress of the ongoing second Special Summary Revision (SSR) of the Voter List in the state. They stressed the need to prepare an error-free electoral list and instructed the concerned officials to adopt a meticulous and serious approach for the revision of the voter list. They also assessed the progress of the printing and distribution of EPIC cards.
The Election Commission of India has directed the officials to strictly monitor and curb activities related to the distribution of liquor, drugs, cash, and freebies in the state to efficiently assess the election expenditure. They directed the officials to take swift action against such activities without waiting for the implementation of the Model Code of Conduct. In a day-long session, the Commission assessed polling station logistics, including EVMs, VVPATs, personnel, vehicles, and grievance redressal. In a comprehensive meeting, the Chief Election Commissioner, the Election Commissioners, and other senior officials of the commission reviewed the need for postal ballots, communication strategy, election staff training, law and order status, and SVEEP efforts for the upcoming Assembly Elections.
Senior Deputy Election Commissioners Mr. Dharmendra Sharma and Mr. Nitesh Kumar Vyas, Deputy Election Commissioners Mr. Hirdesh Kumar, Mr. Manoj Kumar Sahoo, Mr. R.K. Gupta, and Mr. Ajay Bhadoo, Director General Mr. B. Narayanan, Directors Mr. Yashvendra Singh and Mr. Ashok Kumar, Senior Principal Secretary Mr. N.N. Butolia, Principal Secretary Mr. S.B. Joshi, Joint Director Mr. Anuj Chandak, Under Secretary Mr. Ritesh Kumar, Chief Electoral Officer of Chhattisgarh Mrs. Reena Babasaheb Kangale, and Security Nodal Officer Mr. O.P. Pal were present.
