Model code of conduct comes into force ahead of election
The Hindu
A higher number of polling booths, hand gloves for voters to sign on the register and pressing the EVM button and three queues for men, women and senior citizens/persons with disabilities are among the special arrangements for the Assembly election being held under the receding shadow of COVID-19 on April 6.
Chief Electoral Officer Shurbir Singh said at a press conference that according to the timeline set by the Election Commission, the notification will be issued on March 12, the last date for filing of nominations is March 19, scrutiny of papers will be held on March 20 and the last date for withdrawal of candidature is March 22. The counting of votes has been scheduled for May 2.
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