In a powerful indication that meeting elections in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Goa, Manipur and Punjab are on time, the Election Commission (EC) on Wednesday referred to as a gathering of Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) of 5 states. Kick-start the planning course of.
In the assembly, the Commission emphasised the necessity for well timed preparation of electoral rolls – a powerful indication of the Election Commission’s intention to maintain election preparations on monitor. The assembly assumes significance as it’s happening at a time when hypothesis is rife about whether or not the holding of the upcoming meeting elections subsequent 12 months will probably be delayed as a result of pandemic. Even when the second wave was gaining momentum over the past section of West Bengal elections, the Commission needed to face a whole lot of criticism.
A press assertion issued by the Election Commission spokesperson mentioned, “During his tackle, CEC (Chief Election Commissioner) Shri Sushil Chandra emphasised on the significance of correctness of the electoral rolls and likewise requested the CEO to clear all pending purposes in respect of the voter. Asked for early redressal of registration.He additionally confused on the necessity for rationalization of polling stations holding in view the COVID-19 pandemic and reiterated the necessity for fundamental facilities and infrastructure in all polling stations.
Election commissioner Anoop Chandra Pandey mentioned within the assertion that the CEO ought to deal with filling the infrastructure and logistics necessities, and replace and purify the electoral rolls and perform a complete voter schooling and empowerment outreach programme.
The Election Commission is remitted to carry elections and guarantee a brand new meeting in Goa, Manipur, Uttarakhand, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh by March 15, March 19, March 23, March 27 and May 14, 2022 respectively.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
