In the high profile bye-elections to Jind Assembly constituency in Haryana, the candidates could withdraw their nominations by January 14 up to 3 pm. After this election symbols would be allotted to the contesting candidates.
Deputy Commissioner Jind and District Electoral Officer Amit Khatri said that polling would be held on January 28 from 10 am to 5 pm. The results would be declared after completing the counting of votes on January 31.
He said that Chief Electoral Officer, Rajeev Ranjan would give necessary directions to the district election officers and Returning officers on January 13 through video conferencing. He would also review the preparations and other arrangements of Jind bye-election.
Khatri said five teams have been constituted to check and prevent the illegal sale of liquor during assembly bye-elections. These teams would keep check on illegal movement or sale of liquor round the clock. To ensure proper checking, separate teams have been constituted for day and night.
The Deputy Commissioner said three teams have been constituted from excise and taxation department. Besides this, two separate teams have been deputed from excise and police staff. These teams are keeping check on illegal sale of liquor or its transportation. During the checking by these teams in the last 15 days, 558 bottles of liquor were seized by these teams, he added.