Erode District Prepares for Assembly Elections with Enhanced Security Measures
73 sensitive polling booths identified in Erode district
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In Erode district, Tamil Nadu, 73 sensitive polling booths have been identified ahead of the April 23 Assembly elections. To ensure security and transparency, webcasting cameras will monitor all polling booths, and significant seizures of unaccounted cash and goods have been reported during pre-election surveillance.
- 0173 sensitive polling booths identified in Erode district.
- 02Webcasting cameras installed for real-time monitoring.
- 03Significant seizures of unaccounted cash and goods totaling ₹2.49 crore.
- 0411,420 polling personnel appointed for smooth polling.
- 05Adequate Electronic Voting Machines and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail machines are in place.
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Ahead of the April 23 Assembly elections, Erode district in Tamil Nadu has identified 73 sensitive polling booths across 55 polling stations. District Election Officer and Collector S. Kandasamy announced that 2,379 polling booths have been established in 984 polling stations across eight constituencies. To enhance security and transparency, webcasting cameras will be installed inside and outside polling booths for real-time monitoring. Measures have been implemented to safely collect voters' mobile phones outside polling stations, ensuring their return post-voting. A total of 11,420 polling personnel and 125 micro observers have been appointed to facilitate smooth polling operations. Surveillance teams have seized unaccounted cash amounting to ₹1.59 crore, along with liquor, narcotics, and other goods, bringing the total value of seizures to ₹2.49 crore. The Collector confirmed that ₹1.50 crore of the seized cash has been released after verification.
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The enhanced security measures and monitoring are aimed at ensuring a fair electoral process, which is crucial for maintaining public trust in democratic practices.
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