Assembly election 2023: Election Commission to announce polling dates for 5 states today
Follow our LIVE coverage on Assembly Elections 2023 here The EC on October 6 convened a meeting of general, police, and expenditure observers where Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar instructed them to ensure a comprehensive control of the influence of money power, ANI reported. The Commission, in an official statement, stated that during a briefing meeting for upcoming elections, Kumar directed observers to ensure a fair and impartial electoral process.
The observers are tasked with creating a level playing field and maintaining the integrity of the elections. Also Read: Israel-Palestine war kills nearly 1,000, flights canceled, US sends military aid | 10 things we know so far Kumar added that the commission is focusing on a compassionate approach, facilitating the participation of persons with disabilities (PwD), senior citizens (80 and above), and particularly vulnerable tribal groups (PVTG).
Special provisions, such as home voting and accessible polling stations, are being implemented to achieve this goal. Elections are expected to take place in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, Mizoram, and Rajasthan in November and December.
The terms of the legislative assemblies in Telangana, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh are set to conclude on various dates in January of the following year, while the term of the Mizoram Legislative Assembly will end on December 17 this year. Election Commissioner Anup Chandra Pandey emphasized that elections should not only be fair but should also be perceived as such, ANI reported.
He directed the observers to monitor social media closely and take corrective actions when necessary. Also Read | Weather update: IMD predicts heavy rains in THESE states during the next 4
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