Training for field staff on model code of conduct and other election-related issues were being conducted in 51 districts of the State in view of Assembly elections. The trainings, which are being organised under the directive of Election Commission of India, would continue till November 6.
The Commission had earlier directed at a video-conferencing to impart training to the field staff regarding model code of conduct, videography, election expenses monitoring and checking of electronic voting machines at various stages.
During the ongoing training, the field staffs were apprised of permission and eligibility of political parties to use banners, posters and flags. Besides, directives have also been given to impart training to video-graphers to be entrusted work of video-shooting how to shoot various electoral processes. Videographers are being apprised of process to file nomination papers, preparedness of electronic voting machines and their checking at various stages. Video-teams are also being apprised of ways to shoot public meetings of political parties and other activities. Directives have also been given in monitoring of election expenses. Video surveillance teams and MCMC teams are also being made aware of their duties. Flying squads have been formed to monitor election expenses. They are also being informed about commission’s directives.
The Commission has directed that should also be trained in their checking at various stages as well as in the presence of public representatives. Concerned staff is being apprised of Commission’s directives.
District election officers have been asked to inform office of the Chief Electoral Officers about training of the field staff. After receiving reports from districts till November 8, office of the Chief Electoral Officer will send the same to the office of Election Commission of India.