Mancherial: The Chief Electoral Officer of Telangana, Vikas Raj, emphasized the need for impartiality and responsibility among election officials during a review meeting held on Friday. Joined by additional Director General of Police Sanjay Kumar Jain, the meeting was convened to discuss the smooth conduct of elections in Mancherial, Nirmal, Adilabad, and Kumram Bheem Asifabad districts.
Raj underscored the importance of widespread publicity to encourage all eligible voters, especially those aged 18 and above, to exercise their right to vote. He urged officials to take measures to increase voter turnout and reminded them that the model code of conduct would remain in effect until December 5. Returning officers were instructed to meticulously scrutinize the nomination documents submitted by candidates.
The CEO also directed flying squad teams, video surveillance teams, and other task forces to diligently carry out their assigned election duties. He urged the Media Certification and Monitoring Committee to adhere to the election commission of India’s advertising norms. Police officials were instructed to ensure foolproof security arrangements during the polls.
The state election commission head stressed the importance of creating essential amenities at polling stations and preventing the smuggling of liquor, unaccounted cash, or any other materials aimed at influencing voters. He called for increased vehicle checks and the prompt handover of cash without receipts to flying squad teams. Communication facilities were also emphasized for critical polling stations.
The review meeting saw the participation of several key officials, including Collectors Badavath Santosh, Rahul Raj, Ashish Sangwan, Hemanth Borkade, Ramagundam Commissioner of Police Rema Rajeshwari, Mancherial Deputy Commissioner of Police Sudhir Kekan, Superintendents of Police D Uday Kumar, Ch Praveen, K Suresh Kumar, as well as Additional Collectors B Rahul and Motilal, among others.
