Salem District Collector Bans Mobile Phones in Counting Centres Ahead of Elections
Mobile phones not allowed inside counting centres: Salem Collector
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A. Arun Thamburaj, the Collector of Salem district in Tamil Nadu, India, has announced that mobile phones are prohibited inside counting centres during the vote counting process on May 4. The centres will have strict security measures, including CCTV monitoring.
- 01Mobile phones are banned inside counting centres for security reasons.
- 02The announcement was made by Salem District Collector A. Arun Thamburaj.
- 03Counting centres will be monitored by CCTV cameras.
- 04The ban applies to officials and candidates' agents.
- 05The counting centres are designed with three-tier security.
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A. Arun Thamburaj, the Collector of Salem district in Tamil Nadu, India, has declared that mobile phones will not be allowed inside counting centres during the vote counting on May 4. This decision aims to maintain the integrity and security of the counting process. Thamburaj inspected the counting centre at Ammapet on April 26, where Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) for the Salem South, Veerapandi, and Yercaud Assembly constituencies are stored. The counting centres will feature a three-tier security system and will be under constant surveillance by CCTV cameras. Additionally, agents representing candidates can observe the security arrangements to ensure transparency.
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This ban on mobile phones aims to ensure a secure and transparent counting process, which is crucial for maintaining public trust in the electoral system.
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