 "TN: EC will review poll arrangements on April 12")
The Election Commission will review the arrangements made for 39 Lok Sabha seats in Tamil Nadu going to polls on April 24 at a high level meeting convened here on April 12, a top official said.
"The EC will hold meeting with recognised political parties individually; then with District Collectors and SPs, besides top officials of the state government including the Chief Secretary, Home Secretary and Director General of Police on April 12," State's Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Praveen Kumar said.
Authorities have so far seized Rs 34.60 crore cash and non-cash material in various parts of the state.
The number of voters in Tamil Nadu stood at over 5.50 crore with women voters outnumbering their male counterparts by a little over 3000.
On money distribution, Kumar said that compared to 2011 Assembly elections in the state, this time the EC is targeting more on the demand side, i.E; the voters, and has launched a series of awareness campaigns in this regard.
Some cases have also been filed "but we don't want such a situation" of voters accepting money, he said. "So ethical voting is our main campaign," he added.
He said the state government has been asked to ensure proper power supply on polling date, April 24, at all the polling booths.
Adequate security measures will be in place at the strong rooms where EVMs will be stored till the counting day on May 16 and they would be guarded by central and state police forces even as these facilities will be monitored over camera round-the-clock, he said.
"The EC will hold meeting with recognised political parties individually; then with District Collectors and SPs, besides top officials of the state government including the Chief Secretary, Home Secretary and Director General of Police on April 12," State's Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Praveen Kumar said.
Authorities have so far seized Rs 34.60 crore cash and non-cash material in various parts of the state.
Also Read
On money distribution, Kumar said that compared to 2011 Assembly elections in the state, this time the EC is targeting more on the demand side, i.E; the voters, and has launched a series of awareness campaigns in this regard.
Some cases have also been filed "but we don't want such a situation" of voters accepting money, he said. "So ethical voting is our main campaign," he added.
He said the state government has been asked to ensure proper power supply on polling date, April 24, at all the polling booths.
Adequate security measures will be in place at the strong rooms where EVMs will be stored till the counting day on May 16 and they would be guarded by central and state police forces even as these facilities will be monitored over camera round-the-clock, he said.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
SAVE 25%
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Subscribe
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app
SAVE 25%