Election observers take stock of poll preparations in Churachandpur, Kangpokpi
Source: The Sangai Express / DIO

Kpi/CCpur, February 09 2022: General Observer Probhudutta David Pradhan, IAS, Expenditure Observer Manish Kumar Chavda, IRS (C&CE) and Police Observer Sarat Kaviraj, IPS today had a meeting with the District Election Officer (DEO) Kengoo Zuringla, IAS and entire election team of the Kangpokpi district at the Conference Hall of the DC Complex, Kangpokpi.

The observers reviewed the district's poll preparedness ahead of the first phase voting to the 12th Manipur Legislative Election, 2022 scheduled to be held on February, 27 .

During the meeting, the General Observer discussed the preparations taken up by the DEO and the team to conduct the forthcoming election in a free, fair, accessible, inclusive and inducement manner in the district.

The observers also highlighted the need to ensure adequate supply of vehicles for officers on election duty and for all teams like the Video Surveillance, Flying Squads among others so that there will be no hindrances in reaching even to the remotest part of the district.

Election observers take stock of poll preparations in Churachandpur, Kangpokpi

The observers also stressed on the role of the micro observers and usage of webcasting/videography.

A meeting will be held again tomorrow regarding poll preparations.

The District Election team highlighted the overall preparations undertaken in the district, including transportation of EVMs, polling personnel, use of VVPATs, training for polling personnel, among others.

The meeting was also attended by Returning Officers of 46-Saikul (ST) A/C Bungba Maibam Khuman, 50 Kangpokpi A/C Laishram Manikanta, 51-Saitu (ST) A/C Sapam Bishworjit Singh, District Nodal Officer Expenditure Management Rebek Lalparvul, SDCs, CMO, Additional SP, DTO and Nodal Officer MCMC T Ranita among others.

Meanwhile, scrutiny was held today for the candidates who filed their nominations for the upcoming election and there was no cancellation.

It may be mentioned that altogether 18 Candidates � 6 (six) from the 51-Saitu (ST) Assembly Constituency; 8 (eight) from 46-Saikul (ST) Assembly Constituency and 4(four) from 50-Kangpokpi Assembly Constituency in the Kangpokpi District.

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Also observers appointed for Churachandpur district held a review meeting with District Nodal Officers today at DC's conference hall.

District Election Officer/DC Pawan Yadav gave a presentation on the overall preparedness of the district while SP, Churachandpur Shivanand Surve briefed the observers about the security measures which are in place for the ensuing Assembly elections.

The DEO also briefed about Covid-19 vaccination status.

It may be noted that Rahul Dwivedi and Siladitya Basuray were General Observers while Mithun Nandkumar Shete and Vijay Kumar R Mangla were Expenditure Observers for the district.

Police Observer for all the six ACs is Rahul Dev Singh.

Prior to the meeting, Special Observers � Pravir Krishna, Retd IAS; Arun Kumar, Retd IPS and Rajesh Tuteja, Retd IRS � also held a meeting with DNOs.

A dedicated Observers' Control Room has been opened at R-204, A-2 Building, Mini-Secretariat Quarters, Tuibong, Churachandpur.

The observers, while noting the preparations taken up so far in the district, urged all concerned to leave nothing to ensure for a free and fair election.