Strict action will be taken against those violating the rules at nomination centres. Officers who neglect their duties will be suspended and transferred – State Election Commissioner Anil Chandra Punetha
BHARATH (DIGITAL) NATIONAL NEWS
BY-RAJA PENTAPATI AP BUREAU CHIEF
AMARAVATI , OCT 17, State Election Commissioner Anil Chandra Punetha said that the highest priority is given to maintaining law and order to conduct the election process peacefully, transparently and impartially.
Speaking at a press conference organized at the local State Election Commissioner’s office, State Election Commissioner Anil Chandra Punetha said on Saturday..
He said that he has instructed the relevant officials to take all necessary preventive measures to ensure that there is no disruption to law and order anywhere during the elections. He said that in cases of law and order problems in some areas, district collectors, superintendents of police (SPs) and police commissioners have been immediately alerted and steps have been taken to bring the situation under control.
The Commissioner revealed that clear orders have already been issued to district collectors, police commissioners, SPs, municipal commissioners and election officers. He said that in addition to making adequate security arrangements at the nomination centers, he has ordered to ensure that the election rules are strictly implemented. He clarified that strict action will be taken against those who violate the rules as per the law.
He said that continuous surveillance should be set up through CCTV cameras at the nomination centers and the High Court orders should be strictly implemented. He clarified that only three persons allowed along with the candidate should be allowed entry as per the rules laid down during the filing of nominations. He stated that the officials have been instructed not to allow any violations in the implementation of this rule.
Anil Chandra Punetha warned that if the officials show negligence or laxity in the conduct of the election nomination process or in maintaining law and order, they will not be ignored. He clarified that disciplinary action such as suspension or transfer will be taken against the officials found to be negligent in their duties as per the rules.
The State Election Commissioner has directed all the concerned officers to work in coordination to create an environment where voters can freely exercise their right to vote, while protecting democratic values in the election process and providing equal opportunities to every candidate.
Strong police security in all districts for peaceful conduct of the election – IG B. Rajakumari
She said that strong police security has been arranged in all districts to conduct the election process peacefully and smoothly in the state. She said that the police machinery is working alertly to ensure that there is no disruption to law and order during the election as per the orders of State DGP Harish Kumar Gupta.
She said that the police have responded immediately to the recent violent incidents and taken steps to bring the situation under control. He said that the Annamayya District SP reached the spot, reviewed the situation and took necessary steps to maintain law and order.
B. Rajakumari suggested that the police officers should work in coordination to ensure that people freely exercise their right to vote, giving utmost priority to maintaining law and order during the election process.
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