Ukhrul: As the general election to the 18th Lok Sabha Election is just a few weeks away, Addl. Chief Electoral Officer of 2- Outer Manipur Parliamentary Assembly Constituency N. Praveen Singh, IAS. along with K. Bono, Joint Secretary, Election department has visited Ukhrul and convened a meeting with DC/DEO Ukhrul and DC/DEO Kamjong combined to examine the status of the preparation for two assembly segments in Ukhrul and 1 assembly segment in Kamjong at DC Conference Hall, Ukhrul today.
The meeting was attended by all the Nodal Officers of both districts and presented PPT on the allotted works. They include manpower, training, computerization, material management, SVEEP, Law & Order, EVM, MCC, Expenditure, Ballot & ETPBS, Media, Communication plan, Electoral rolls, Complaint Redressal & Voter Helpline among others. According to the Nodal officer transport for Ukhrul District which has two assembly segments the required vehicles both heavy and light are 414 out of which 353 have been requisitioned.
The remaining 61 would be ready soon. In reference to Law & Order, it is reported that 17 poll stations have been identified as critical, 48 as vulnerable and 80 are normal for the two segments in Ukhrul district which has 145 poll stations altogether. The total security personnel to be deployed are 13 companies from central forces (10BSF Coy & 3 CISF Coy) and 547 police & 357 VDF/ HG from the state.
The police department of the district has so far been able to seize 761 litres of IMFL (whiskey/Rum/Beer) worth Rs 3.51 lakhs and 1675 litres of DIC (local) worth Rs 3.36 lakhs. Vehicular fines under the MV Act are Rs 4000 and cash seizure in connection with the FIR case is Rs 13,11,130. The police can seize 3 arms, 204 munitions/ cartridges and 1 explosive so far.
On the other hand, Kamjong which has 1 assembly segment has 14 women and 1 model polling station out of the total 78 polling stations. The district will deploy 312 polling personnel and utilize 261 vehicles both heavy and light. The two districts will go to polls on 26 April.
