Tamil Nadu Deploys Over 100,000 Security Personnel for Assembly Election Counting
Tamil Nadu: Over a lakh security personnel to guard 62 counting centres
Hindustan Times
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As Tamil Nadu prepares to count votes for its assembly elections, the Election Commission has implemented a three-tier security system, deploying over 100,000 security personnel across 62 counting centres. The counting process will begin at 8 AM on Monday, ensuring a secure and transparent environment.
- 01Over 100,000 security personnel will be deployed for the counting of votes in Tamil Nadu.
- 02A three-tier security system will be established at 62 counting centres.
- 03Counting will start at 8 AM with postal ballots, followed by electronic voting machine (EVM) counting.
- 04The Election Commission has introduced a QR code-based identity card system to prevent unauthorized access.
- 05A total of 10,545 personnel will oversee the counting process, supported by 4,624 micro-observers.
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In preparation for the counting of votes from the Tamil Nadu assembly elections, the Election Commission (EC) has announced a robust security plan involving over 100,000 personnel. A three-tier security system will be implemented at 62 counting centres across the state, with nearly 20,000 security staff stationed in Chennai alone. Chief Electoral Officer Archana Patnaik detailed the security measures, which include a 100-metre restricted perimeter around each centre, entry regulation by State Armed Police, and management of the innermost areas by the Central Armed Police Force (CAPF). The counting process will commence at 8 AM with postal ballots, followed by EVM counting at 8:30 AM. The EC has also introduced a QR code-based photo identity system via its mobile app to enhance security. The results will be announced by returning officers and made available on the ECINET app and the official results portal.
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The extensive security measures aim to ensure a safe and transparent counting process, which is crucial for maintaining public trust in the electoral system.
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