CEO Reena Babasaheb Kangale holds meeting of political parties representatives

Raipur. Chief Electoral Officer Reena Babasaheb Kangale held a meeting of representatives of recognized political parties of the state. He gave detailed information to the representatives of political parties in the meeting regarding model code of conduct and election expenditure monitoring.

In the meeting held in the office of the Chief Electoral Officer, detailed information was provided regarding the process of filing nomination papers by the candidates during the Lok Sabha general elections.

It was told in the meeting that with the announcement of the election programme, the Model Code of Conduct has become effective in the entire state and it will remain effective till the end of the election process. Even after the final publication of the electoral rolls in the state, the process of adding the names of voters in the continuous updation is still under process. Arrangements for assured minimum facilities like ramp, drinking water, electric light, toilets etc. have been made in all the polling stations of the state. Voter assistance center will be constructed in every polling station.

It was told in the meeting that voter friends will be present in all the polling centers to provide necessary support to the elderly and disabled voters. As per the instructions of the Election Commission of India, elderly people above 85 years of age, disabled people with 40 percent or more disability and voters suspected or infected with Covid-19 should also submit their application through the prescribed format to the concerned Returning Officer within 5 days of the date of notification of the election. Can submit application, so that they will be able to vote at home through postal ballot.