The Chief Electoral Officer of Chhattisgarh announced that a total of 223 candidates, including 198 men and 25 women, will be contesting the polls in the 20 assembly constituencies during the first phase of the elections. The elections are a crucial democratic process for the state, with diverse candidates vying for positions in their respective constituencies.
To ensure the smooth conduct of the electoral process, authorities have established a total of 5,304 polling stations. Security measures have also been enhanced to maintain order and uphold the integrity of the elections. The upcoming polls are a significant event in Chhattisgarh’s political landscape as voters prepare to cast their ballots on November 7.
“Out of the 20 assembly constituencies in the first phase, voting will be held in 10 assembly constituencies from 7 am to 3 pm and in 10 assembly constituencies from 8 am to 5 pm. Among these, voting will be held from 8 am to 5 pm in Pandaria, Kawardha, Khairagarh, Dongargarh, Rajnandgaon, Dongargaon, Khujji, Bastar, Jagdalpur, and Chitrakote assembly constituencies,” an official statement said.
“Whereas in Mohla-Manpur, Antagarh, Bhanupratappur, Kanker, Keshkal, Kondagaon, Narayanpur, Dantewada, Bijapur and Konta assembly constituencies, voting will be held from 7 am to 3 pm,” it added.
Security has been tightened ahead of the first phase of assembly elections in Chhattisgarh on November 7.
Inspector General of Police (IGP) of Bastar Division, Sundarraj P, informed that elaborate security arrangements have been made in the Bastar region.
The elections for the 90-member Chhattisgarh Assembly will be held in two phases, with the first phase of polling for 20 seats scheduled on November 7 and the remaining 70 seats to go for polling on November 17. The counting of votes will be done on December 3.
