Haryana is set for a closely-monitored counting exercise today as votes cast in the municipal elections for seven civic bodies are...
Haryana is set for a closely-monitored counting exercise today as votes cast in the municipal elections for seven civic bodies are being counted under tight security arrangements. A total of 4,78,068 votes polled on Sunday will determine the electoral fate of 777 candidates, including 28 mayoral candidates in key urban centres such as Ambala, Sonipat and Panchkula.
The State Election Commission has directed all district election officers and returning officers to ensure that the counting process is conducted in a peaceful, transparent and orderly manner. Counting will begin at 8 am across designated centres and will follow prescribed guidelines, with officials supervising each stage of the process.
To maintain law and order, extensive security measures have been put in place. Only authorised individuals will be allowed inside counting centres, which will be under continuous CCTV surveillance. Barricading and deployment of adequate police force have also been ensured to prevent any unauthorised access or disruption.
Special security arrangements have been made for the movement of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) from strong rooms to counting centres and back after completion of the process. Authorities have also instructed strict monitoring of anti-social elements and intensified checking drives around counting venues to avoid any untoward incident.
Officials said the arrangements are aimed at ensuring a smooth, credible and incident-free counting process across all seven municipal bodies.
The State Election Commission has directed all district election officers and returning officers to ensure that the counting process is conducted in a peaceful, transparent and orderly manner. Counting will begin at 8 am across designated centres and will follow prescribed guidelines, with officials supervising each stage of the process.
To maintain law and order, extensive security measures have been put in place. Only authorised individuals will be allowed inside counting centres, which will be under continuous CCTV surveillance. Barricading and deployment of adequate police force have also been ensured to prevent any unauthorised access or disruption.
Special security arrangements have been made for the movement of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) from strong rooms to counting centres and back after completion of the process. Authorities have also instructed strict monitoring of anti-social elements and intensified checking drives around counting venues to avoid any untoward incident.
Officials said the arrangements are aimed at ensuring a smooth, credible and incident-free counting process across all seven municipal bodies.