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Election Commission Team Arrives in Guwahati for Crucial Assam Polls Review

A high-level team from the Election Commission of India, led by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, has arrived in Guwahati for a three-day visit ahead of the Assam assembly polls. The commission's schedule includes meetings with representatives from recognized national and state political parties to discuss the upcoming elections. It will also conduct review meetings with senior police officials, district magistrates, and heads of enforcement agencies to assess poll preparedness. The visit will conclude with interactions with Booth Level Officers and a press conference.

Key Points: Election Commission Team in Guwahati for Assam Polls Review

  • ECI team's 3-day Assam visit
  • Meetings with political party representatives
  • Review of security and poll preparedness
  • Engagement with enforcement agencies and officials
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Election Commission team arrives in Guwahati, to meet representatives of political parties

ECI team led by CEC Gyanesh Kumar begins 3-day Assam visit for poll preparedness meetings with parties and officials.

"The Commission will meet representatives of political parties. - Official Release"

Guwahati, February 16

In view of the upcoming Assam polls, a team of the Election Commission of India led by the Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar, arrived in Guwahati on Monday on a three-day visit.

The Commission was received this afternoon at the Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport by the Chief Electoral Officer of Assam, Anurag Goel.

Other members of the team included Election Commissioners Dr SS Sandhu and Dr Vivek Joshi; Senior Deputy Election Commissioners Maneesh Garg and Dr Pawan Kumar Sharma; Director General Ashish Goyal; Advisor NN Butolia; and Director Vidyarani Kanthoujam, among other senior officials.

The Commission will participate in various programmes and meetings related to the forthcoming Assam assembly polls.

On February 17, the Commission will meet representatives of political parties.

Representatives of recognized national and state political parties will take part in the discussion. The Commission will also hold a review meeting with the Inspectors General Police, DIGs, District Election Officers-cum-District Magistrates, and Senior Superintendents of Police regarding poll preparedness, a release said.

On February 18, the Commission will meet at the same venue with the nodal and Head of the enforcement agencies, Chief Electoral Officer, Assam, State Police Nodal Officer, CAPF Nodal Officer. The Commission will also hold a review meeting with the Chief Secretary of Assam, Director General of Police and other senior officers of the state.

The Commission is also expected to address press conference and interact with Booth Level Officers.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Meetings with police and enforcement agencies are crucial. Law and order during polls in Assam is a major challenge. They must ensure no intimidation of voters happens.
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Aman W
With respect, I hope this isn't just another routine visit. We need concrete action on issues like money power and fake news, which are rampant during elections. The EC's credibility is at stake.
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Sarah B
The involvement of Booth Level Officers is key! They are the real heroes on the ground. If they are empowered and supported, voter turnout and smooth process is guaranteed. 👍
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Vikram M
Assam's future is important for the entire North-East. Hope the EC ensures free and fair polls so that the people's true mandate comes through. Jai Hind!
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Kriti O
Three days seems short for such a critical review. Hope they are listening to all political parties, especially the smaller regional ones whose voices often get drowned out.

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