Haryana SEC holds meeting of all election observers in Panchkula
Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh, February 13 -
Haryana SEC Dhanpat Singh has said that all observers should continuously monitor the election process to ensure fair and transparent conduct of Urban Local Body elections. It should be ensured that the Model Code of Conduct is followed completely. Dhanpat Singh was speaking while holding a meeting of general and police observers at the Election House in Panchkula on Thursday.
He said all observers will coordinate with the DC's and police officers to conduct the municipal elections in a free, fair, peaceful and transparent manner. He said all observers should visit as many polling stations as possible, especially sensitive and hypersensitive polling stations. Strict vigil should be maintained on distribution of cash or liquor, clothes or any other material by the contesting candidates, their representatives and political parties to influence the voters. The SEC should be informed about the seizure action taken daily till the completion of the election.
The SEC said special vigil should be kept on the movement of anti-social elements, history-sheeters, fugitives, proclaimed offenders, people on parole/furlough, former convicts etc.