While reviewing the preparations for Lok Sabha Elections-2019 in Rewa, Chief Electoral Officer VL Kantha Rao said that all arrangements should be ensured for peaceful voting. He said voters should be inspired to vote through SVEEP activities.
If conditions to replace EVM or VVPAT are created at the polling stations, then be prepared to change in a maximum period of half an hour. Pay special attention on arrangement of shade and drinking water at polling stations. Take prompt action on receiving complaint of violation of model code of conduct.
Kantha Rao told the officers related to the election work that they should fulfill their duties with total faith and dedication in accordance with the guidelines of the Election Commission of India. The revenue and police officers should help in conclusion of the polls with mutual coordination. Focus on the deployment of police and semi-military forces at sensitive polling stations.
Joint Chief Electoral Officer Abhijit Agrawal sought information about web casting and CCTV arrangements in the polling booths.
He said that the GPS systems must be used in the vehicles used for election purpose. After the mock poll, the presiding officer must take CRC. Inspector General of Police, Law and Order and Security Yogesh Chaudhary directed to take out flag march in the area for peaceful voting.
He said that strict arrangements should be made for checking in the borders of bordering states and districts. Rewa Commissioner Ashok Kumar Bhargava, gave information about preparations for transparent and independent elections in the Lok Sabha constituency.