Chief Electoral Officer of Rajasthan Praveen Gupta highlighted the significant participation of voters opting for postal ballots to exercise their franchise. The upcoming elections have generated notable interest, prompting a substantial number of citizens to utilise the postal voting option.
Providing further details, Gupta stated that a total of 51,890 polling stations have been established across the state. Of these, 12,500 booths have been identified as sensitive, underlining the strategic preparations undertaken to ensure a smooth and secure electoral process.
The high number of sensitive booths emphasises the importance to security measures to safeguard the integrity of the elections. As Rajasthan gears up for the assembly polls, officials are working diligently to manage the electoral proceedings efficiently.
The utilisation of postal ballots reflects the diverse methods implemented to facilitate voting, especially considering the evolving circumstances and the need to accommodate various voting preferences. With the elections just around the corner, the focus remains on ensuring a fair and accessible electoral process for all eligible voters in Rajasthan.
Speaking about the polling day preparations, Praveen Gupta said, “Polling will start at 7 am. As many as 51,890 polling stations are set up. About 12,500 polling booths are sensitive so they are enabled with webcasting. The live feed will be monitored by the District, State and Booth level officers. Arrangements of CAPF and videography have also been made at sensitive booths so that people can vote fearlessly.”
Gupta said that over 1 lakh police personnel have also been deployed at booths as part of smooth operations at all booths. He further said that facilities for differently abled persons have also been made.
“About 6,800 section officers have been deployed apart from the Area Magistrates. Also, home voting facilities have been arranged for those who cannot come to the booths. Over three lakh people have already cast their votes via postal ballot. Wheelchairs and free transportation have been arranged for differently-abled persons at all polling booths,” he added.
The high-voltage election campaign wrapped up in Rajasthan on Thursday. Of the 200 assembly seats in Rajasthan, 199 will be contested on November 25, as elections in the Karanpur constituency were adjourned due to the passing away of the Congress candidate Gurmeet Singh Koonar.
