For the smooth conduct of January 8 Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls, the Khurda district administration on Friday held a meeting with representatives of political parties, candidates, police personnel and election observers and explained them the model code of conduct framed by the State Election Commission (SEC).
The meeting was chaired by Khurda district Collector Niranjan Sahoo. “We have asked the parties and candidates to follow the election guidelines and cooperate with the administration for smooth conduct of polls,” said Sahu. Meanwhile, the Commissionerate Police have started a special drive to check anti-social activities in the city ahead of the polls in order to ensure a hassle free election.
“The special drive is being undertaken across the city to maintain optimum normalcy during the ensuing BMC polls and New Year celebration. The main focus of the drive to catch roadside drunkard, execution of NBWs and habitual offenders,” said Commissioner of Police Dr Rajendra Prasad Sharma.
So far 110 drunkards and two 2 habitual offenders have been nabbed. Besides, 28 NBWs were executed, he said.