Mangaluru: Every measure is being taken for smooth functioning of general elections in DK

Bellevision Media Network

Mangaluru, 05 Apr: Every measure is being taken for the smooth function of upcoming general elections. The co-ordination among election officer, staff and technical support are already set, said district electioneering officer DC Sasikant Sentil.

 

Addressing the gathering of election observers and assistant election officers at district headquarter, here on Thursday, April 4, DC Sasikant through PowerPoint presentation explained the elaborate arrangements that are done for the upcoming general election.

 

 

He also said that under social welfare programme, actions are being taken to grant all benefits for all election staff including PRO and APRO. The first-aid kit, parking for vehicles and accommodation has been set. All polling centers were provided with basic amenities, said Sasikant.

 

Web cameras will be set up at the polling centers to stream live feeds of election process through satellite connectivity on April 18. It will be functioning in 640 communally-sensitive polling centers, with paramilitary personnel guarding them, along with micro observers and videographers. The check posts are erected to control traffic with centralized control room with webcast, added Sasikant.   

 

He also said that the automobiles of flying-squad will be equipped with wireless facility to keep check on Model code of conduct. Sakhi women’s poll booths, physically-handicapped special poll booths are set up.