Micro observers to be appointed at vulnerable booths
The Hindu
All necessary arrangements have been made for the smooth conduct of the urban local bodies elections in the district, Collector S.Sivarasu said here on Monday.
The Tiruchi Corporation, five municipalities and 14 town panchayats would go to elections in Tiruchi district on February 19. “Polling will be held in 1,258 booths in the district. Three candidates have been elected unopposed in the district. The campaign will come to an end at 6 p.m. on February 17,” Mr.Sivarasu said speaking to reporters here on Monday. Counting of votes polled in the elections will be taken up at seven centres on February 22.
Mr.Sivarasu disclosed that 151 polling booths at 47 locations have been identified as vulnerable. Central government officials will be appointed as micro observers for these booths. The polling would also be web streamed live from the vulnerable booths. As per High Court order, CCTVs are being installed at all the polling booths, he said.
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