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Puducherry Fully Prepared for Assembly Elections, Says District Collector

Puducherry District Collector A. Kulothungan has declared the union territory fully prepared for the upcoming Assembly elections, with preparations having begun six months prior. The Election Commission of India concurrently held high-level interstate meetings to review law and order and coordination for elections in multiple states. Voting in Puducherry and several other states is scheduled for phases in April. The counting of votes for all these elections is set for May 4.

Key Points: Puducherry Election Preparedness: Polling Stations, Staff Ready

  • Prep began six months in advance
  • Polling personnel and stations identified
  • Scrutiny of nominations underway
  • ECI held interstate border meetings
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"Preparedness began six months earlier, we are ready for elections": Puducherry DC

Puducherry's District Collector states six-month prep ensures smooth Assembly elections. ECI reviews coordination in poll-going states. Voting dates announced.

"For the Puducherry Assembly election, the preparedness starts six months earlier... We are ready for the elections. - A. Kulothungan"

Puducherry, March 25

Puducherry District Collector A. Kulothungan on Tuesday said preparations for the upcoming Assembly elections began nearly six months in advance, with polling personnel, resources and polling stations already identified to ensure smooth conduct of the electoral process.

Speaking to ANI, Kulothungan said adequate arrangements and training have been provided to election staff, and they are ready for the elections. He also informed that scrutiny is going on today, and the list of final candidates will be known after the withdrawal date.

"For the Puducherry Assembly election, the preparedness starts six months earlier. We have identified the polling personnel and resources. We have selected polling stations. Proper training has been given to the polling personnel. We are ready for the elections. The nomination started on 16 March and ended on 23 March. Scrutiny is going on today. The list of final candidates will be known after the withdrawal date, i.e., 26 March," said Kulothungan.

Earlier, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday also held inter-state border meetings to review poll preparedness and strengthen coordination ahead of the upcoming General Elections in Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal, as well as bye-elections in six states.

The meeting brought together Chief Secretaries, Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs), Directors General of Police (DGPs), and senior officials from the five poll-going states and their twelve neighbouring states, along with heads of central enforcement agencies.

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, along with Election Commissioners S.S. Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, reviewed the law-and-order situation, poll readiness, expenditure enforcement, and seizures of illegal cash, liquor, narcotics, arms, and other items in sensitive constituencies.

According to the schedule announced by the Election Commission of India, voting in Puducherry will take place on April 9, and polling in West Bengal will be conducted in two phases on April 23 and April 29. Kerala and Assam will vote in a single phase on April 9, while Tamil Nadu will go to the polls on April 23.

The counting of votes for all four states and Puducherry will be held on May 4, the ECI announced.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Six months of prep sounds impressive, but the real test is on polling day. In my area last time, there were long queues and some confusion. Hope the 'identified resources' include enough water and shade for voters waiting in the April heat!
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Aman W
The inter-state border meeting is a crucial step. Coordination between states is vital to prevent any untoward incidents and ensure free & fair polls. Kudos to the ECI for proactive measures. Jai Hind!
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Sarah B
As someone living in Puducherry, I appreciate the transparency from the DC. Knowing the schedule and that scrutiny is happening gives confidence. Now, hoping for a clean campaign from the candidates without any cash or liquor distribution!
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Vikram M
All this preparation is good, but what about voter awareness? Especially for first-time voters. I respectfully suggest the administration also runs strong campaigns to encourage high turnout. That's the ultimate readiness.
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Karthik V
The focus on seizing illegal cash and liquor is the most important part. That's where elections get dirty. Strong enforcement is needed. Hope the officials are strict and impartial. Our democracy depends on it.

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