This Bypoll In Telangana Is The 'Most-Watched'. Here's Why

Chief Electoral Officer Vikas Raj told NDTV that the arrangements were brought in the light of allegations of electoral malpractices in the constituency

The high-voltage bypoll at Telangana's Munugode Assembly seat is also the most-watched election ever: CCTVs have been deployed across the constituency and polling at every booth is being monitored through webcast.

In an exclusive chat with NDTV, the state's Chief Electoral Officer Vikas Raj said the arrangements were brought after all parties levelled a slew of allegations against rivals. The constituency is hosting a prestige battle between the ruling TRS and the BJP.

As many as 48 CCTV cameras are monitoring the polling process that will be webcasted in 298 police stations, the central police control room in the district, the state headquarters and also at the Election Commission's office, he said. A team of seven IT officers is in place to ensure the system operates seamlessly, he said.

The polling officer said a record number of teams have been put in place to crack down on any irregularity. Cash worth Rs 8 crore and 5,000 litres of liquor have been seized in the run-up to the polls, he said, adding that 128 people have been tasked to just check the movement of illicit liquor.