CEO inspects counting halls
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 25 2012:
Ahead of counting of votes which is scheduled on March 6, Chief Electoral Officer PC Lawmkunga today inspected the counting halls of Imphal East and Imphal West.
In addition to the counting halls, the CEO also inspected from outside the strong rooms where the EVMs are being kept.
The strong rooms are being guarded by BSF and CRPF in two layers apart from State forces who are guarding the complexes outside.
Moreover, CCTV cameras have been installed both inside and outside the strong rooms.
The CEO also stated that the ECI has ruled out any more re-poll in Manipur even though there were many problems in a large number of polling stations.
On the reported misuse of postal ballot papers by State Government employees, the CEO said that they have received complaints about illegal use of postal ballots by Government employees.
After completion of the enquiry which is already underway, befitting action would be initiated against all the officials found guilty, he added.