The commissioner of the division and the IG should review the sending of the force, manpower and polling boxes from one district to another as per the requirement for panchayat and urban body elections. State Election Commissioner
Basant Pratap Singh gave these instructions to all the divisional commissioners and IG police in a review meeting about election preparations and security arrangements. Singh reviewed the election preparations through video conferencing.
Singh said that Panchayat and urban body elections are being held simultaneously, so there is a need to pay special attention to security and law and order. Take all possible steps for fair and peaceful elections in the state. Make an effort that there should not be any unpleasant situation anywhere. Hold a district wise review. Singh said that the booklets about "Important Acts related to the election of local bodies" and "Law and order during elections" must certainly be studied.
Singh said that ensure that the model code of conduct is followed. Take action for preventive action, NSA, ban on sale of illicit liquor etc. Inspect the printing system of the ballot papers, so that the work can be done on time.
Secretary State Election Commission Rakesh Singh discussed regarding election programme, polling party formation, security arrangements, suspension of arms license, property defacement, etc. He said that when the proposal for counting of votes at the block level comes, it must surely be reviewed at their level.
OSD Durg Vijay Singh, Deputy Secretary Arun Parmar along with other officers were present in the meeting.