TURA: General observers conducted a meeting with election candidates in West Garo Hills at DRDA Conference Hall here on Monday.
Observer Nidhi Pandey briefed the candidates and their election agents on the guidelines of the Election Commission (EC) and the provisions of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, and model code of conduct, among other things.
Based on the notification issued by the EC, Pandey requested the candidates to avoid making statements which would create disharmony among different sections of society.
Further, she emphasised on the use of Suvidha, which is a single window system for candidates and political parties to apply for permission for meeting, rallies, vehicles and others, and Samadhan, a public grievance redressal system for receiving complaints and others.
She further informed the gathering about the relocation of 10 polling stations in Raksamgre, Tikrikilla, Phulbari, Selsella and Rangsakona Assembly constituencies.
Pandey also informed them that the Election Commission has arranged all the necessary facilities for Persons with Disabilities to vote on the poll day.
General observers Harjeet Singh requested the candidates to cooperate for the smooth conduct of election process while Rubal Agarwal urged them not to misuse social media.
District Election Officer Ram Singh has urged the candidates to follow the EC guidelines. Swapnil Tembe, sub-divisional officer of Dadenggre, gave a power point presentation on Election Expenditure Monitoring and other legal provisions.
