Chief Electoral Officer reviewed pre-voting preparations

District Election Officer gave detailed information about safe voting arrangements amidst Covid 19

The Chief Electoral Officer of the state, Dr.  Murli Krishna held an online meeting with the District Election Officer and Collector Shalini Agarwal to review the preparations for the 147 Karjan seat of the Gujarat Assembly and the pre-poll preparations with inclusion of Corona vigilance. The District Electoral Officer gave a detailed account of the arrangements made for the safe voting of the staff as well as the voters.

The District Electoral Officer highlighted the maintenance of law and order as well as coordination with the police administration for fearless and peaceful voting.

She said that if any polling officer or employee finds the effect of Kovid, he should be provided with alternative staff, Covid precaution and system training to the voters, adherence to Covid vigilance while preparing and distributing the kit of election materials, assured minimum facilities at polling stations. She also provided detailed information on matters including additional facilities related to Covid, observance of Covid vigilance in election campaign, arrangement for safe disposal of equipment used for safety against Corona as well as arrangement for distribution of photo voter slips.

Health Nodal Officer Dr. Uday, Deputy District Election Officer were present at the meeting.