Poll preparedness, related issues discussed
Source: Chronicle News Service / DIPR

Imphal, February 12 2022: Ahead of the 12th Mani-pur Legislative Assembly General Elections, a meeting on poll preparedness and major issues in the process was held on Saturday at the Panchayat Bhawan of Imphal East DEO Office.

Presided by DEO Kh Diana, the meeting was attended by general observers Anil Kumar, Narbu Wangdi Bhutia, K Lalrinzuali'and police observer Deepak Barnwal.

Returning Officers (ROs) of all 10 ACs of Imphal East, District Nodal Officers and authorized representatives of all contesting candidates took part in the meeting.

The observers appealed to the candidates to strictly adhere to the guidelines of Model Code of Conduct, and to extend full support for achieving the goal of a 'free, fair and peaceful election'.

They also responded to the queries raised by the representatives and cleared doubt in certain key issues such as use of flags, expenditure matters, permission for procession/meetings, proper channel and authority to put any complaints up etc.

District SP M Pradip appealed to all not to take law into their hands when it comes to any issues or conflicts related to elections, but to take up the matter with the authority concerned.

He assured that the district police will leave no stone unturned so as to ensure a peaceful and fair election, free from any kind of money or muscle power.

DEO Kh Diana appealed to all the contesting candidates to abide by the ECI guidelines and to make the ensuing elections a free, fair and peaceful election and make Imphal East district a model for all other districts when it comes to conduct of successful poll process.

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