Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed Madhya Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) to impart training to field staff regarding model code of conduct during Vidhan Sabha Elections on November 25.
The directives were given through video-conferencing here on Thursday. Process to file nominations will commence with issuance of election notification in the State on Friday, November 1. Nomination papers can be filed from 11 am to 1 pm on all week days except public holidays. November 8 has been fixed as the last date for filing nomination papers. Scrutiny of nomination papers will be done on November 9. Nomination papers can be withdrawn till November 11.
During video-conferencing, Commission’s legal advisor Mehndiratta informed about procedure to receive nomination papers, caste certificates to be filed by candidates in reserved Vidhan Sabha constituencies, scrutiny of nomination papers, affidavits etc. Directives were given to train videographers in election-related videography. Election-related officers were apprised of checking of electronic voting machines.
Officers were also apprised of the norms for giving permission to vehicles of political parties and candidates during electoral process. District election officers (DEO) were asked to send information about nomination papers received daily to the office of the CEO positively after 3 pm.
CEO Jaideep Govind sought information from district election officers about permission for amended proposals for polling booths.
The term of the legislative Assemblies of Madhya Pradesh, is normally due to expire on December 12. The strength of the State assembly is 230, of them 35 seats are reserved for SC and 47 are reserved for ST.