Madhya Pradesh Election Day: All Set with Monitoring and Safety!

Voting for Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections is to be held on 17th November. The fervor of campaigning for Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections came to a halt on Wednesday, paving the way for voting across all 230 assembly seats on Friday. The Commission, geared up for the democratic exercise, has meticulously arranged 64523 polling stations.

Equipped with GPS technology, vehicles transporting polling parties and EVMs will adhere to predefined routes, monitored centrally from Bhopal.  Any deviations prompt immediate alerts to the respective stations. Ensuring transparency, Presiding, Sector, and Returning Officers utilize a dedicated app for real-time updates, covering every step from material collection to post-voting procedures. Special security measures fortify the 17 thousand sensitive polling booths, with the Election Commission overseeing half of them through webcasting.

Division-wise teams established for election-related issues

• Chief Electoral Officer assigned officers for different divisions.
• Manoj Khatri handles Narmadapuram and Jabalpur division.
• Rakesh Singh responsible for Indore and Ujjain division.
• Bansat Kurre in charge of Gwalior, Bhopal, and Chambal divisions.
• Ruchika Chauhan oversees Sagar, Shahdol, and Rewa divisions.
• Officers and employees deployed under their supervision.
• Quick response promised within two days for any election-related problem or complaint.

Surveillance Teams Monitor Election Conduct

In preparation for the upcoming Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections, stringent measures have been implemented in Bhopal to ensure compliance with the Model Code of Conduct. A total of 24 teams, including support from the cyber cell, have been deployed for monitoring activities.

Any candidate found campaigning through social media after 6 pm on Wednesday will face legal consequences, with a case registered against them for violating the Model Code of Conduct. Furthermore, the associated expenses will be added to the candidate's account.

Bhopal Ensures Fair Monitoring

These surveillance teams in Bhopal are diligently monitoring news channels and newspapers 24 hours a day to scrutinize election-related news and advertisements. Specialized teams have also been established to keep a close eye on social media platforms, emphasizing the growing importance of digital campaigning in the electoral process.

The collaborative efforts of these teams aim to ensure fair and transparent elections in Bhopal. As the state prepares for voting on November 17 across 230 assembly seats, the results are eagerly anticipated on December 3. The comprehensive monitoring strategy reflects the commitment to upholding the integrity of the electoral process and preventing any violations of the Model Code of Conduct.