Officials Told to Ensure Peaceful Municipal Polls
Election observer and state housing department secretary Hebsiba Rani directed officials to coordinate efforts to ensure free, fair and peaceful municipal elections in Prakasam district.
Nellore: Election observer and state housing department secretary Hebsiba Rani directed officials to coordinate efforts to ensure free, fair and peaceful municipal elections in Prakasam district.
Reviewing arrangements with nodal officers at Prakasam Bhavan in Ongole on Sunday, she stressed strict enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct, continuous monitoring and prompt action against violations, including misinformation on social media.
Election expenditure observer P. Vivek directed surveillance teams to monitor candidates’ expenditure, maintain records and submit regular reports to the Election Commission.
District collector and election officer P. Rajababu said polls would cover 150 wards across Ongole Municipal Corporation and the municipalities of Addanki, Chimakurthy and Darsi.
A total of 354 polling stations would cater to around 2.7 lakh voters, with special attention to vulnerable and critical stations.
District SP V. Harshavardhan Raju said 12 check-posts, 11 static surveillance teams and 13 special teams had been deployed, with additional forces assigned to Darsi.
Joint collector Kalpana Kumari stressed meticulous planning and adherence to election rules.
Officials were asked to address complaints promptly and ensure voters could exercise their franchise without fear.