Sahadev Dey
Diglipur, 22 February 2022
The Director, Panchayat and Municipal Elections, A&N Islands Mr. Suneel Anchipaka, IAS accompanied by the Officer-In-Charge (Elections) visited Diglipur Tehsil to assess the ongoing preparatory arrangements for the upcoming Panchayat Elections.
During his visit, he held meetings with the local representatives of the political parties, officials of line departments, Police and urged their cooperation in conducting the elections in a free, fair and transparent manner.
The Director, Panchayat and Municipal Elections also held meetings with the Returning Officers and further reviewed the Model Mode of Conduct (MCC) with the Police and Sector Officers.
He further requested all concerned to ensure COVID protocols as per the guidelines issued by the Election Commission for UTs in letter and spirit and reiterated that any violation in this regard will be dealt severely. The queries related to different forms to be used during the elections were raised by the representatives of the political parties and the same was also redressed by DPME.
Later, the DPME along with officials of the line departments inspected the Polling Stations of Diglipur Tehsil and reviewed the Assured Minimum Facilities (AMFs). He issued specific instructions to the concerned officials of the line departments to ensure that the AMFs such as Signage, Help Desk, Ramp, Toilets, Drinking Water, Separate Entry and Exit, Lighting, and Furniture as specified by the Election Commission are made available and directed that all arrangements should be made ready for the smooth conduct of the polls.
The Director (Panchayat and Municipal Elections) along with Nodal Officers inspected the Strong Room meant for storing polled materials as well as the designated Counting Centre at Government Senior Secondary School, Diglipur.