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Bihar BJP chief Dilip Jaiswal has proposed several election security measures to the Chief Election Commissioner. He specifically suggested that female officers should verify the identity of burqa-clad women voters at polling stations. The party also wants central paramilitary forces deployed in sensitive villages and horse-mounted brigades in riverine areas. Additionally, Jaiswal urged for single-phase polling to reduce costs and administrative workload.

Key Points: BJP's Dilip Jaiswal Urges Female Officers Verify Burqa Voters

  • BJP demands female officers verify identity of burqa-clad women voters at polling booths
  • Party seeks central paramilitary forces in backward and Dalit-dominated villages
  • Requests horse-mounted brigades in Diara areas to prevent booth capturing
  • Urges single or two-phase polling to reduce candidate expenses and administrative burden
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Burqa-clad voters should be verified by female officers on polling booths: Dilip Jaiswal urges CEC

Bihar BJP chief meets CEC demanding female officers verify burqa-clad voters, central forces in sensitive areas, and single-phase polling to reduce costs.

"We have suggested the deployment of central paramilitary forces in villages dominated by backward, extremely backward, and Dalit communities. - Dilip Jaiswal"

Patna, Oct 4

Ahead of the state Assembly elections, Bihar BJP chief Dilip Jaiswal met Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Saturday and gave certain suggestions, which included heavy security and identification of burqa-clad women by female officers at the polling booths.

Speaking to the media persons in Patna, Jaiswal said the BJP first congratulated the Election Commission of India for conducting the Special Intensive Revision of the voter list in a fair and timely manner.

"We have suggested the deployment of central paramilitary forces in villages dominated by backward, extremely backward, and Dalit communities. Their flag march in such areas will help instil confidence among voters. We also requested the deployment of horse-mounted brigades in the Diara, Taal, and embankment areas to prevent booth capturing," Jaiswal said.

The BJP leader further pointed out issues faced in the last election.

"There were complaints that voter slips were not distributed on time. This time, we have appealed for timely distribution, along with text message alerts and webcasting one or two days before polling. We also demanded CCTV surveillance at all polling stations," he added.

Jaiswal said the BJP urged the Commission to conduct polling in one or two phases to reduce the expenses of candidates and ease the administrative burden.

Security of voters was also a key demand.

According to Jaiswal, the CEC stressed the importance of collecting Form 17C, which contains the account of votes recorded.

"The CEC pointed out that sometimes polling agents of parties leave before polling ends and later level allegations. He has specially requested all parties to ensure their agents collect Form 17C before leaving the polling station," Jaiswal said.

He also quoted the CEC as saying that once the Model Code of Conduct is imposed, at least 28 days are required before polling can be held.

"We have urged him to fix the election dates soon after this mandatory period," Jaiswal added.

- IANS

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Rohit P
While security is important, we should be careful not to single out any community. The focus should be on fair elections for all citizens regardless of what they wear. Let's maintain harmony.
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Sarah B
As someone who has worked as a polling officer, I think this is a practical solution. We already have separate queues for women voters, so female officers handling verification maintains dignity while ensuring security.
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Arjun K
Good to see comprehensive suggestions including webcasting and CCTV. These technological measures will bring more transparency than focusing only on one type of clothing. Election Commission should implement all security measures uniformly.
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Meera T
Why specifically target burqa-clad women? There are many ways to ensure fair elections without making any community feel targeted. This seems like unnecessary focus on one group. The EC should ensure equal treatment for all voters.
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Karthik V
The suggestions about paramilitary forces in backward areas and horse-mounted brigades are more important. These will actually prevent booth capturing and intimidation of voters. That's where the real election malpractices happen.

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