Dist top brass assures free, fair and peaceful voting across Manyam
In Short
- SP Vikrant Patil outlines multi-tier security measures, deployment of police personnel across sensitive polling stations, and strict enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct
- JC Noorul Qamar details the operational setups, including ballot paper distribution, strong room arrangements, and polling booth logistics across the district
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Collector Dr Siri accompanied by SP Vikrant Patil and JC Noorul Qamar addressing a press conference on Thursday
Kurnool: District Collector Dr Siri, accompanied by Superintendent of Police Vikrant Patil and Joint Collector Noorul Qamar, addressed a joint press conference at the Collectorate on Thursday to outline administrative preparedness, security deployments, and logistical arrangements for upcoming local body elections.
Addressing media representatives, Collector Dr Siri emphasized that all necessary measures have been finalized across departments to ensure the electoral process is executed in a free, fair, and transparent manner.
She stated that polling personnel, electoral registration officers, and booth-level staff have undergone comprehensive training to eliminate operational errors. She further urged citizens and political stakeholders to strictly observe statutory election guidelines and cooperate with district authorities.
Superintendent of Police Vikrant Patil stated that robust security arrangements have been put in place throughout the district. Special security protocols, including continuous CCTV monitoring and mobile patrolling units, have been deployed at identified sensitive and hyper-sensitive polling centers to prevent electoral malpractice and maintain public order.
He assured that law enforcement agencies will take stringent action against violations of the Model Code of Conduct.
Joint Collector Noorul Qamar detailed the logistical framework, confirming that strong rooms, voter list verification, ballot box distribution hubs, and counting centers at designated venues have been fully inspected and secured. He added that inter-departmental nodal teams are working in close coordination to facilitate smooth polling day operations.
The administration reiterated its commitment to providing basic amenities at all polling booths to ensure a hassle-free voting experience for all citizens across the district.
