Election observer oversees micro-observer deployment in Nellore

Nellore: To ensure the upcoming local body elections are conducted in a free, fair, and transparent manner, the district administration completed the official randomisation and deployment of 74 micro-observers on Tuesday under the supervision of Election Observer Sada Bhargavi.

The allocation process covers three key urban local bodies (ULBs) across Nellore district, namely the Nellore Municipal Corporation (NMC), Atmakur Municipality, and Buchireddypalem Municipality. According to election authorities, out of the total 74 micro-observers deployed for supervision, 62 personnel have been assigned to regular polling duties, while 12 micro-observers have been placed in reserve to address any operational contingencies during the voting process.

Under the finalized randomisation plan, the highest deployment has been made in the Nellore Municipal Corporation, where 55 micro-observers will monitor polling operations. Meanwhile, 14 micro-observers have been assigned to Atmakur Municipality and five micro-observers to Buchireddypalem Municipality. Election officials stated that the automated computer randomisation procedure was executed to maintain absolute impartiality and transparency in observer placement, ensuring smooth administrative control across all sensitive polling booths. The official randomisation program was attended by Chief Planning Officer (CPO) Lakshmi Narasimham, APIIC Zonal Manager Shivakumar, official Shobharani, alongside technical representatives from the National Informatics Centre.

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M Srinivasa Rao

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M Srinivasa Rao is Staff Reporter for SPSR Nellore District for The Hans India. A seasoned journalist with over 32 years of experience in both English and Telugu journalism. Throughout his career, he has worked with leading Telugu dailies, including Udayam, Andhra Jyothi, and Andhra Prabha, as well as prominent English newspapers such as The Indian Express. He began his journalistic career with Udayam in Tirupati, Chittoor district, where he worked from 1990 to 1992. He then served with Andhra Jyothi and Andhra Prabha in SPSR Nellore district from 1992 to 2006. From 2007 to 2016, he worked as a Staff Reporter for The Indian Express in SPSR Nellore district. Between 2016 and 2019, he was associated with The Hans India in YSR Kadapa district. Over the course of his three-decade-long career, Srinivasa Rao has extensively covered a wide range of beats, with particular expertise in social, economic, crime, and political affairs. He is passionate about reporting on current issues that have a significant impact on society and public life. He graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree from Sri Venkateswara University in 1985.

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